Planning

Taxi and small bus service - Open Framework

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a taxi and small bus service under an open framework. The tender, titled "Taxi and small bus service - Open Framework," focuses on providing home-to-school transport and is divided into six categories, accommodating different vehicle sizes and types, including adapted vehicles. The procurement falls under the services industry category and has a significant gross value of £24 million. The contract is planned to commence on 4th November 2026 and conclude on 1st November 2034, with future notices expected by 29th January 2026. This procurement covers the UKE11 region, and it aligns with the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those equipped to provide specialised and adapted vehicles. Companies with capabilities in large fleet management and diverse seating capacities can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. The open framework agreement structure further favours innovative and flexible businesses aiming to engage with long-term public procurement contracts. Firms with a focus on sustainable or adapted transport solutions will be well-suited to meet the specific requirements outlined by Hull City Council and gain a competitive edge in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and small bus service - Open Framework

Notice Description

Provision of home to school transport split into 6 categories: 1. 8 seats 2. 9 seats and above 3. 16 seats and above 4. Adapted vehicle 5. Adapted taxi 6. Adapted minibus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026449-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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