Planning

Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services (2026)

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 14:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council, classified as a public authority within sub-central government, is planning a procurement process for "Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services" scheduled for 2026. This tender involves services in the transport sector and focuses specifically on taxi services, as categorized by CPV code 60120000, targeting the UKJ34 region. The milestone for market engagement is set for completion by 24th November 2025, with the framework agreement planned to begin on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2034. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, and the procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected by 2nd January 2026. The purpose of this engagement is to gather feedback from potential suppliers to assist the authority in finalising the procurement strategy.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in taxi and minibus services, to expand their market presence by securing a long-term contract with a gross value of £22,932,030. The framework agreement approach is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer flexible and responsive services across the Isle of Wight area. By participating in this tender, businesses could enhance their reputation and gain stable revenue over the contract period. The engagement phase allows potential suppliers to contribute insights, making it an advantageous opportunity for businesses seeking to influence service provision and foster strategic partnerships with the local council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services (2026)

Notice Description

The Provision of Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services 2026. Relating to the provision of home to school taxi/minibus services which is a statutory function for the local authority. The Authority is engaging with potential suppliers to seek views and feedback to the information provided in this questionnaire. This is intended to be used to assist the Authority on deciding the next steps for the procurement of Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services Framework (2026) (Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05246a).

Planning Information

Please complete the questionnaire which can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=330f192e-dbb0-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05246a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068262-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,110,025 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Vanessa Squibb
Contact Email
vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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