Tender

Taxi Service for Vulnerable Clients

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 17:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for taxi services catering to vulnerable clients, including children with special educational needs, looked after children, and adults requiring transport assistance. This services-oriented tender falls under the industry category of taxi services and is part of an open, above-threshold procedure. The procurement is located in Bradford, United Kingdom, within the region of UKE41. Interested parties should note key dates: the enquiry period ends on 21 May 2026, while the tender submission deadline is 1 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 20 July 2026 and will run until 19 July 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in dealing with vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement encourages social value and high-quality responses. The framework scheme permits reopening competition, allowing additional opportunities to engage over its duration. With a substantial potential contract value up to £100 million, the tender is particularly suitable for established transport providers willing to meet the Council's specifications and standards outlined in the provided appendices. Business growth can be catalysed by successfully connecting with local government needs, potentially paving the way for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Service for Vulnerable Clients

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish an Open Framework Agreement for the provision of transport services for eligible children and their escorts (to include looked after children or children with special education needs or behavioural considerations), and support for the provision of transport services for eligible adults and their escort. The Council may require Passenger Escort Services from the Provider. The Council may, on some occasions, require transport services for council services/departments that do not transport children

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039533-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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