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Open Framework for the Provision of Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults (Up to 8 Passenger seat Vehicles)

Blackpool Council

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15 Jul 2026 at 17:01

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council is undertaking an open procurement process for an Open Framework aimed at providing transportation services for children, young people, and adults using vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats. This contract specifically focuses on public road transport, taxi services, and special-purpose passenger transport, with key locations centred in Blackpool and the surrounding area. The procurement follows the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the final award status being completed as of 15th July 2026. Interested suppliers must be prepared for a contract period starting from 31st July 2026 and lasting until 31st July 2034, with the framework agreement open to new entrants periodically.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Given the mini-competition approach in the award process, businesses with competitive pricing and the ability to meet quality standards, including those capable of providing wheelchair-accessible vehicles, stand a strong chance of securing contracts. The framework is designed to support continuity and growth by allowing recurring openings over its eight-year span, thus offering multiple opportunities for businesses to join and expand their service offerings to the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework for the Provision of Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults (Up to 8 Passenger seat Vehicles)

Notice Description

the Provision of Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults (Up to 8 Passenger seat Vehicles). The Contracting Authority is conducting a Procurement Procedure following the Procurement Act 2023 open tender procedure. The Contracting Authority wishes to establish an Open Framework of Service Providers of vehicles of up to 8 passenger seats to call-off from time to time to provide services relating to the provision of an Integrated Transport Service for the Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults. Service Providers will be required to transport Children, Young People & Adults, many of whom have Special Educational Needs (SEN), along with our assigned Passenger Assistants to and from various establishments throughout Blackpool and beyond. The Hours of Operation for this service, under normal circumstances, are (for Lot 1) 07.30 - 10.30 and 14.00 - 17.30, Monday-Friday during the school academic year i.e. excluding school holiday periods and training days as appropriate. This equates to approx. 39 weeks per year. For Lots 2 & 3 while Service Providers may be expected to perform the Service at any time, it is anticipated that the service will normally be carried out between regular office hours. For Lot 1, routes will be allocated to providers by Blackpool Council by mini-competition and will remain in place for the term specified in the Call-Off Order form, subject to demand and review. For Lots 2 & 3, when authorised Council Officers wish to arrange transport for service users, they will contact Service Providers on the Framework, as detailed in Appendix A - Specification. A full scope of the Contracting Authority's requirements can be found in Appendix A - Specification.

Lot Information

Home to School Transport

Renewal: The Contracting Authority intends to establish an Open Framework, in accordance with the provisions set out under PA23. The Open Framework is expected to remain active for a period of up to 8 years, during which it will be reopened periodically to allow new suppliers to join. The indicative schedule for reopening is as follows: * Initial Opening Date: April 2026 * Indicative Reopening Frequency: As a minimum - Once in the first 3 years and each period of five years beginning with the day of the award of the second framework. * The Contracting Authority reserves the right to adjust the indicative reopening schedule in response to operational requirements. Any changes will be communicated transparently and with sufficient notice via the channels outlined the Invitation to Tender document. Blackpool Council intends that the Open Framework will run until August 2034.

Ad Hoc Social Care related Transport

Renewal: The Contracting Authority intends to establish an Open Framework, in accordance with the provisions set out under PA23. The Open Framework is expected to remain active for a period of up to 8 years, during which it will be reopened periodically to allow new suppliers to join. The indicative schedule for reopening is as follows: * Initial Opening Date: April 2026 * Indicative Reopening Frequency: As a minimum - Once in the first 3 years and each period of five years beginning with the day of the award of the second framework. * The Contracting Authority reserves the right to adjust the indicative reopening schedule in response to operational requirements. Any changes will be communicated transparently and with sufficient notice via the channels outlined the Invitation to Tender document. Blackpool Council intends that the Open Framework will run until August 2034.

Lot 3 - Ad hoc Transport (non-social care related)

Renewal: The Contracting Authority intends to establish an Open Framework, in accordance with the provisions set out under PA23. The Open Framework is expected to remain active for a period of up to 8 years, during which it will be reopened periodically to allow new suppliers to join. The indicative schedule for reopening is as follows: * Initial Opening Date: April 2026 * Indicative Reopening Frequency: As a minimum - Once in the first 3 years and each period of five years beginning with the day of the award of the second framework. * The Contracting Authority reserves the right to adjust the indicative reopening schedule in response to operational requirements. Any changes will be communicated transparently and with sufficient notice via the channels outlined the Invitation to Tender document. Blackpool Council intends that the Open Framework will run until August 2034.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066973-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BLACKPOOL CABS LTD

Blacktax Radio Taxis Ltd

Brown Cabs

Red Cab Taxis Ltd

Premier Cabs Blackpool Ltd

Further Information

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