Tender

AT1454 - Provision of Passenger transport Services

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 16:54

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 13:52

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Luton, UK, is overseeing the procurement process for the "AT1454 - Provision of Passenger Transport Services". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement is in the Tender stage with an open procedure and forms part of a light touch regime. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 January 2026, an enquiry period concluding on 19 December 2025, and an award period slated to end on 2 March 2026. The procurement process also involves establishing an Approved Provider List to ensure transportation services for SEN children and vulnerable adults across various locations in the UK, with a total value of £95,350,533.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in passenger transport services, particularly those specialising in social care or medical transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework agreement allows for up to 100 participants, potentially fostering long-term partnerships with Luton Council. Interested businesses must demonstrate high standards in safety, quality, and service provision to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, providing a strong growth opportunity for companies that can deliver respectful and reliable transport services supporting social care objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1454 - Provision of Passenger transport Services

Notice Description

The Council offers travel assistance for SEN Children and Vulnerable Adults between home and school/day care where the social care provision for that individual allows for it. Under the Light Touch regime, an Approved Provider List is being set up to have a pool for vehicles and drivers to assist us with routes. The purpose of the Routes are to transport eligible individuals to and from their chosen destination safely and on time or at a time to suit the needs of the service requirements. This Must be in a provision that is clean, correctly maintained, appropriate to user needs and driven by courteous and respectful drivers who can attend to their specific needs, supported when required by passenger assistants. This Service delivers our statutory requirement to its users and includes transporting children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) assessed as needing transport to and from school/college as well as Vulnerable Adults and/or Vulnerable Children travelling to and from Day Centres, Resource Bases, and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision. This service is subject to local and national pressure to improve assurances to the community regarding safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The overriding consideration for Luton Council is the safety of the children and vulnerable people in our care. Any Provider will be expected to ensure the highest standards in this regard. Providers shall comply with this Service Specification as applicable to each Lot and their relevant Passengers. There are currently 4 Lots included within this Framework Agreement: Lot 1 Ad-hoc Transport Services (adults or children - social care related) Lot 2 Planned Children Transport Services Lot 3 Planned Adult Transport services Lot 4 Routine Medical Transport Services (non-emergency) (adults or children - health related)

Planning Information

AT1454 Provision of Passenger Transport Services Luton Council will shortly be going to market to procure the Passenger Transport Service under Light Touch regime in Luton and would like to invite you to attend a Preliminary Market Engagement prior to publishing this tender on 24th November 2025 @ 10am. This event will outline our requirements, the tender process (Including how to sign up/access the procurement portal), provide some guidance on Social Value and provide an opportunity for some Q&A. If you wish to attend please email Sal Rahman, saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk and I will register your interest and forward you an invitation with weblink details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078647-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,350,533 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£95,350,533 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Saleha Rahman
Contact Email
saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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