Planning

Transport Open Framework 2026

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 12:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 12:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 11:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is in the planning stage of establishing a new Transport Category Framework under the Procurement Act 2023. The framework seeks to create a dynamic and accessible route to market for transport-related services across five distinct lots, including Passenger Transport Services, Specialist Transport Services, Transport Fleet and Vehicles, Transport Infrastructure and Technology, and Transport Consultancy and Professional Services. This initiative is set to begin operationally from 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st August 2034. The Council is currently conducting early market engagement, with responses to the engagement questionnaire due by 24th April 2026. The framework, valued at £600 million in gross terms, aims to benefit the local region of UKG12, including SMEs and micro-enterprises.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, fleet management, transport systems consultancy, and infrastructure works are encouraged to participate, with the framework designed to minimise entry barriers and accommodate new suppliers throughout its duration. By focusing on flexibility and sustainability, Worcestershire County Council aims to support local providers while ensuring reliable service delivery. Enterprises capable of offering innovative transport solutions will find this framework particularly advantageous, as it seeks to provide diverse and responsive transport services across Worcestershire. Interested parties should consider the framework's lots to identify areas where their services could be integrated to support local transport needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Open Framework 2026

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is planning to establish a new Transport Category Framework under the Procurement Act 2023, which will be used as an approved route to market for a wide range of transport-related services. The primary purpose of the framework is to create an accessible, flexible and proportionate route to market, particularly for local SMEs, micro-providers and sole traders, while ensuring that statutory transport services are delivered safely, reliably and sustainably. The framework is expected to operate as an open framework, allowing new suppliers to apply at defined points during its lifetime. Anticipated lots include: * Lot 1 - Passenger Transport Services (e.g. taxis, private hire, minibuses, coaches) * Lot 2 - Specialist Passenger Transport Services (e.g. SEND and Adult Social Care transport) * Lot 3 - Transport Fleet & Vehicles * Lot 4 - Transport Infrastructure & Technology * Lot 5 - Transport Consultancy & Professional Services

Planning Information

WCC is currently undertaking early market engagement to: • Test whether the proposed framework structure is workable for suppliers; • Ensure requirements are proportionate and do not create unnecessary barriers to entry; • Understand market capacity, constraints and risks; • Shape call‑off and pricing mechanisms that are simple to use for both suppliers and Council users. Market engagement is being done in a form of a questionnaire. This questionnaire is not a procurement exercise and responses will not be evaluated or scored. The information provided will be used solely to inform the final design of the framework and associated processes. WCC welcomes responses from existing suppliers, new entrants, SMEs, voluntary organisations and specialist providers. You can complete the questionnaire at: https://forms.office.com/e/XAVdirm0PT (copy paste this link into your browser). Responses must be received by 24th April 2026, 4pm. If any of the questions do not apply to you, please put "N/A".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034226-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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