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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Notice Transport

Leicestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 10:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 10:23

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 13:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 15:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is actively facilitating the procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Notice Transport," currently at the tender stage. This procurement seeks to address immediate transport requests primarily for social care or home-to-school transport within various regions of the UK, specifically focusing on areas in and around Leicestershire. The open procedure procurement method encompasses services under CPV classification 60000000 for transport services. The framework aims to establish a panel of qualified suppliers ready to deliver efficient short-notice transportation. The tender process, which began on 8th July 2026, mandates electronic submissions via East Midlands Tenders, with the tender period concluding on 18th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in rapid transport services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, by allowing a simplified path to secure public sector contracts. The framework's structure, with lots covering specific geographical areas, offers scalability and flexibility for businesses to compete and deliver diverse transport services under urgent requirements. Firms capable of providing small vehicle transport utilized for social care or educational trips will find this contract beneficial for growth, given the estimated contract value of £96 million. This is an advantageous opportunity for companies with relevant expertise and infrastructure to become a preferred supplier within Leicestershire County Council's reliable transport network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Notice Transport

Notice Description

The Council currently receive a high number of short notice, short duration requests for transport which we have a statutory duty to deliver. For example, transport may be required immediately, within the same day or next day and the duration of the requirement may only be a single journey. To address the Council's statutory duty to fulfil urgent transport requests, a framework agreement is being established specifically for the provision of short notice transport services. Through this framework, the Council will appoint a number of qualified suppliers, creating a reliable pool of suppliers capable of responding swiftly to the Council's requirements. This arrangement enables the Council to offer short notice, short term transport contracts directly to approved suppliers via telephone, without the need for a further competitive procurement process. This approach ensures that transport can be organised and delivered within the tight timescales that such circumstances demand, maintaining compliance and service continuity. Most transport requirements under the framework will involve social care or home-to-school trips, but the framework will also cover the provision of any type of short-notice transport requirement (with the exception of ambulance/medical transport).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 comprises the provision of short notice passenger transport in small vehicles (up to 8 passenger seats) with coverage of the following geographical areas: LE4 Beaumont Leys, Birstall LE5 Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge LE2 Oadby LE18 Wigston LE19 Narborough, Enderby LE3 Braunstone, Glenfield

Options: As this is a new service the usage and therefore spend is difficult to accurately estimate. The Council therefore reserves the option to make additional purchases of journeys under the framework agreement which may mean spend exceeds the advertised estimated contract value of PS80m. Any options taken will be within the permitted criteria set out in the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to contract modifications.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available at end of initial contract term.

Lot 2

Lot 2 comprises the provision of short notice passenger transport in small vehicles (up to 8 passenger seats) with coverage of the following geographical areas: LE65 Ashby de la Zouch LE67 Coalville LE6 Ratby, Groby LE11 Loughborough LE12 Shepshed, Barrow upon Soar, Belton DE11 Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Newhall, Midway, Albert Village, Hartshorne DE12 Swadlincote, Appleby Magna, Linton, Measham, Overseal, Rosliston, and Walton-on-Trent DE73 Chellaston, Melbourne, Ticknall, Swarkestone, Barrow-upon-Trent DE74 Castle Donington, Kegworth, Hemington.

Options: As this is a new service the usage and therefore spend is difficult to accurately estimate. The Council therefore reserves the option to make additional purchases of journeys under the framework agreement which may mean spend exceeds the advertised estimated contract value of PS80m. Any options taken will be within the permitted criteria set out in the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to contract modifications.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available at end of initial contract term.

Lot 3

Lot 3 comprises the provision of short notice passenger transport in small vehicles (up to 8 passenger seats) with coverage of the following geographical areas: LE9 Kirby Muxloe LE10 Hinckley LE17 Lutterworth LE8 Blaby LE16 Market Harborough CV9 Atherstone, Mancetter, Witherley, Baddesley Ensor CV13 Market Bosworth and surrounding areas,

Options: As this is a new service the usage and therefore spend is difficult to accurately estimate. The Council therefore reserves the option to make additional purchases of journeys under the framework agreement which may mean spend exceeds the advertised estimated contract value of PS80m. Any options taken will be within the permitted criteria set out in the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to contract modifications.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available at end of initial contract term.

Lot 4

Lot 4 comprises the provision of short notice passenger transport in small vehicles (up to 8 passenger seats) with coverage of the following geographical areas: LE7 Syston, Thurcaston LE14 Brooksby, Waltham on the Wolds LE13 Melton Mowbray LE15 Hucknall, Ravenshead, and Newstead. NG13 Bingham, Whatton, and Bottesford NG32 Grantham NG33 Castle Bytham, Corby Glen, Buckminster, Sewstern, North Witham, Colsterworth.

Options: As this is a new service the usage and therefore spend is difficult to accurately estimate. The Council therefore reserves the option to make additional purchases of journeys under the framework agreement which may mean spend exceeds the advertised estimated contract value of PS80m. Any options taken will be within the permitted criteria set out in the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to contract modifications.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available at end of initial contract term.

Planning Information

Engagement will take the form of the completion of a short questionnaire. The questionnaire is available via the Council e-tender portal EastMidsTenders at the following link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Please search for the opportunity using the project reference DN804358 (Provision of Transport at Short Notice).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063998-2026
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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