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Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 15:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, based in the United Kingdom, has conducted a procurement process titled "Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The framework agreement is set to start on 1 June 2026 and will run until 31 July 2033, with route schedules being awarded based on vehicle suitability and pricing. The procurement stage of this process is complete, with the award notice published on 13 May 2026. The ITU Framework will intermittently reopen to allow new suppliers an opportunity to tender for inclusion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given that all 13 bids and awards were made to small and medium enterprises. The re-opening of the framework allows businesses not currently part of it to anticipate future tendering chances, fostering potential growth and diversification within the public sector market space. The focus on quality and social value within the award criteria suggests that companies with strong operational capabilities and a commitment to social contributions would find this framework beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") requested tenders for Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement. This Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Open Framework Procedure. The original Framework commenced 1 August 2025 for eight (8) years in total. Framework 2 will be for the remaining seven (7) years. It is intended for Framework 2 to commence 1 June 2026, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Existing Providers on The Framework will be carried over to the new Framework(2). However, they were invited to resubmit their Operational Route Mileage Charges form as part of this round. Changes to pricing will take effect from 1 September 2026. Open Frameworks are "reopened" (i.e. one Framework in the scheme expires as the next one commenced) periodically throughout the term to allow new suppliers to tender for a place on the Framework. The Open Framework will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Framework Agreement. Linked to OCID: ocds h6vhtk-051013 (Original Framework Award Notice)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066340
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044122-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2027-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Postcode Area
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

A2U TRAVELS LTD

A2Z TRANSFERZ LTD

COMFY CONNECT LTD

G.K Transferz

GRACE HEALTH LTD

Green Destinations Ltd

OAKDALE TRAVEL LTD

SLINE TRAVEL LIMITED

Spark Medical Limited

Speedy Transferz

Travel deluxe

TRIPLE ZERO TAXIS LTD

Veezu North

Further Information

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