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Wheelchair Accessible Coach Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

07 Sep 2026 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 14:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 16:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southern Health and Social Care Trust is seeking wheelchair-accessible coach transport services through a framework arranged by Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service. The requirement covers 16–24-seat coaches with drivers to transport service users between areas including Newry, Kilkeel, Armagh, Dungannon, Aughnacloy, Augher, Clogher and Fivemiletown, and day centres or day-operation facilities such as Donard, Windsor, Laurels, Millview, Orchard, Mourne Stimulus, Station Road, Willowbank, Oakridge and Clogher. There are 11 routes, each offered as a separate lot. This is a passenger road transport service, involving the provision and operation of suitable accessible vehicles rather than vehicle supply alone. The framework is intended to support the Trust’s transport requirements across these local routes.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed in English. The tender submission deadline was 15 September 2026 at 15:00, following an amendment that extended it from 11 September; the intended award decision date is 12 October 2026. The framework contract period is 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2030. Its estimated value is £8,099,773 excluding VAT (£9,719,728 including VAT). Individual lot estimates excluding VAT range from £343,211 to £915,230, with corresponding inclusive values from £411,853 to £1,098,275. The framework may use direct call-offs, further competitions or both, and allows additional services and potential extensions of up to 18 months. Evaluation includes pass/fail mandatory schedules, specification compliance and a current valid International Bus Operators Licence, with price weighted at 100%.

This opportunity suits established passenger transport operators able to provide wheelchair-accessible 16–24-seat coaches, suitably qualified drivers and reliable coverage across multiple routes in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area. Suppliers need an appropriate fleet, operational capacity and the ability to run scheduled journeys to day centres and day-operation services in urban and rural locations. A current and valid International Bus Operators Licence is a mandatory technical requirement, and bidders must complete the mandatory schedules and demonstrate compliance with the transport specification. The framework structure could suit operators able to support direct call-offs and further competitions, whether for one route or several, provided they can meet each lot’s requirements. Experience delivering accessible passenger transport and managing dependable, service-user-focused operations would be directly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wheelchair Accessible Coach Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework for the Wheelchair Accessible Coach Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Newry Area Town Run 1A to ARC Day Ops and Orchard Day Centre

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS915,229 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS1,098,274 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 2 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Kilkeel Area to Donard Day Centre

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS686,421 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS823,706 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 3 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Newry Area Town Run 1B to Laurels, Millview and Orchard Day Centres

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS915,228 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS1,098,273 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 4 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Newry Area Town Run 2 to Windsor and Orchard Day Centres

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS915,230 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS1,098,275 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 5 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Kilkeel 1 Area to Windsor, Laurels Day Centres Newry and the Arc Day Ops

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS846,586 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS1,015,904 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 6 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Kilkeel 2 Area to Mourne Stimulus Kilkeel

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS846,585 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS1,015,903 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 7 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Armagh Area to Station Road Day Centre Armagh

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS640,659 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS823,705 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 8 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Dungannon Area to Willow bank Day Centre Dungannon

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS686,422 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS823,707 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 9 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Dungannon Rural area to Oakridge SEC Dungannon

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS343,211 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS411,853 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 10 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Aughnacloy area to McCague Day Centre Aughnacloy

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS709,303 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS851,164 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 11 - 16-24 Seat Coach - Augher, Clogher, Fivemiletown to Clogher Day Centre

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS594,899 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS713,878 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Options: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the service for a Wheelchair Accessible Minibus Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Southern Health and Social Care Trust, wish to engage with potential Suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. Any interested Suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6347431. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire no later than 15:00 hours on 19 March 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6347431. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066379
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084565-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,099,773 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,099,773 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Additional Buyers

Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTADOWN
Postcode
BT63 5QQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Kernan
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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