Planning

Taxi Service for Vulnerable Clients

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning phase of a tender titled "Taxi Service for Vulnerable Clients," focused on providing transport services for both children and adults requiring special support. This procurement, which falls under the services category with CPV classification of taxi services, is set within the region of Bradford, United Kingdom and carries a gross value of £84,000,000. Key milestones include a scheduled market engagement event due on 10th March 2026, aiming to create a framework agreement for providers. Interested parties should note the upcoming communications, including a future notice set for 26th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of accommodating clients with specialised needs such as looked-after children or individuals with special educational or behavioural requirements. Companies with experience in passenger escort services could also benefit. The Council expresses openness to partnerships with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE), offering an expansive contract period from 30th August 2026 to 31st August 2032. This venture not only supports local economic growth but also enhances community engagement through collaborative service provision.

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Notice Title

Taxi Service for Vulnerable Clients

Notice Description

The Council requires a framework of Providers to support the Councils in-house provision of transport services for eligible children and their escorts (to include looked after children or children with special education needs or behavioural considerations), and support for the provision of transport services for eligible adults and their escorts. The Council may require Passenger Escort Services. The Council may, on some occasions, require transport services for council services/departments that do not transport children

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103175&TID=100108376&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065be7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016839-2026
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, VCSE
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
£84,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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