Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement -Educational Transport Services Framework

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 20:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the Educational Transport Services Framework, focusing on engaging providers of Private Hire, Hackney Carriage, and Public Service Vehicle operators. Located in Grimsby, United Kingdom, the procurement is in the planning stage with a market engagement scheduled for 19th January 2026. The framework's legal basis ensures adherence to the UK legislation. Interested parties should note the opportunity's classification within the services sector, specifically transport-related services, and anticipate further detailed specifications and routes during the bidding process.

Businesses specialising in taxi services, road transport, or bus and coach hire in the UK could significantly benefit from this contract, valued at £12,000,000 with a gross amount of £14,400,000. The framework allows for participation from SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting its inclusivity. Ideal bidders should possess suitable licences for vehicles and drivers, as well as ensure compliant vetting and training for staff. This contract presents an excellent chance for transport companies to expand, offering services to varied destinations, potentially including locations beyond the council's boundaries. The contract period is set to commence on 30th June 2026, with renewal possibilities extending until June 2034.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement -Educational Transport Services Framework

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to engage suitably qualified providers of Private Hire, Hackney Carriage, for the provision of Education Transport. The Authority also wishes to engage suitably qualified Public Service Vehicles (PSV) operators for the provision of Education Transport. The routes and destinations for this transport provision will vary and may also be to and from locations outside of the Authority's geographical boundaries. Detailed specifications and routes will be issued to providers to bid for as part of the call-off process. 3.4 As part of the tender process to establish the framework bidders will be asked to confirm that they can meet the following requirements from the commencement of the framework. Any bidders that will be deemed non-compliant and rejected from the process: * Holding appropriate licences as a Provider and/or for the class of vehicle and drivers to be used for the provision of transport * Every vehicle should be a Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Vehicle licensed by official hackney carriage licensing section for all vehicles OR a Public Service Vehicle PSV licensed by the relevant licensing Authority. * Any minibus provided should be suitable for the number of passengers being carried., * Each driver has obtained a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance before providing the service * All drivers hold the relevant licences to enable them to drive the vehicle and if driving a tail-lift minibus, hold a valid certificate of competence for its use, issued by a registered trainer. * Having appropriate vetting of staff and training in place for staff to ensure children are safeguarded

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100959&TID=100106204&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083091-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mope Akinbolagde
Contact Email
procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01472323232

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
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)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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