Home to School Transport

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:54

Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 20:01

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is planning a procurement process for a Home to School Transport service, set to replace their previous Dynamic Purchasing System with an open framework. This framework will include various lots for buses and taxis, and has an estimated value of £14.4 million. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the contract period starting on 11th September 2026 and ending on 10th September 2030. Located in Grimsby, the authority's process forms a part of the services industry category, specifically targeting road transport services. Interested suppliers should look out for a future notice on 1st July 2026, which will provide additional information regarding the tender.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. With a framework agreement in place, it allows for flexibility in bidding for different routes and services, under the authority's regulations. The inclusion of various lots ensures multiple opportunities for businesses to win parts of the contract. To be competitive, businesses should possess appropriate licences for vehicles and drivers, and ensure all personnel meet high safeguarding standards. This initiative provides a sustainable growth path, encouraging participation from local and specialised service providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Home to School Transport

Notice Description

Establish an open framework for Home to School Transport to replace the old DPS. The intention is that the framework will include various lots for buses and taxis.

Planning Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046576-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

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
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
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
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

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