Planning

Transport Open Framework 2026

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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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 substantial open framework contract titled "Transport Open Framework 2026", aiming to cover passenger transport and related services. This procurement, falling under the services category, is targeted at the Midlands, UK (region UKG12) and has an anticipated total gross value of £600 million. Important dates include a future notice to be issued by 1st June 2026, and the contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2034. This initiative signals a potential substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, fleet management, transport systems consultancy, infrastructure works, and transport equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses of various sizes, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to offer their expertise and services within the multiple lots anticipated under this framework. Specialists in passenger transport services, fleet management, transport infrastructure and technology, and transport consultancy have the potential to leverage this contract to bolster their business growth. The procurement process encourages competitive participation in providing innovative solutions and services that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of transport systems in the Worcester area. The open framework approach will likely provide flexibility and recurring business opportunities over its long-term contract span.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Open Framework 2026

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council is looking to establish an open framework for passenger transport and transport related goods, services and works. Anticipated lots: Lot 1 - Passenger Transport Services Lot 2 - Specialist Passenger Transport Services Lot 3 - Transport Fleet & Vehicles Lot 4 - Transport Infrastructure & Technology Lot 5 - Transport Consultancy & Professional Services

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/032339-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
9 Apr 20263 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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