This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 May 2026 at 15:52

Planning

05 May 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is actively seeking proposals through a single-stage open tender procedure for the "Provision of an Ad-Hoc Transport Services Framework". This public procurement is at the tender stage, involving a closed framework agreement intended to serve Nottinghamshire residents with emergency and short-term transport services. The primary industry category is transport services, which cover public road transport, taxi services, and other special-purpose transport amenities. The framework, valued at £20 million, is designed to primarily operate within Nottinghamshire, though it may extend nationwide. Interested parties must submit their tenders on the East Midlands Tender portal by 12th June 2026, with a subsequent award period running until 22nd July 2026.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing diverse vehicle services such as passenger, wheelchair-accessible, and tail lift vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as venture capital and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly appealing due to its specific suitability criteria. The opportunity encourages competitive pricing and offers substantial potential for businesses to expand their market presence by catering to a variety of transport needs, including those of vulnerable groups and council personnel. The procurement method is open, suggesting a broad competition landscape that could enable new entrants to secure a foothold in this regional transport service market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of an Ad-Hoc Transport Services Framework

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council are seeking tenders for a single stage open tender procedure, to procure a closed framework for Ad-Hoc Transport Services to meet the needs of Nottinghamshire residents. Ad-Hoc Transport is defined as short-term or emergency transport for single journeys or repeated journeys lasting generally not more than 6 weeks which can be cancelled at any time. Transport is required for a variety of users including vulnerable adults and young people, those with special needs, disabilities and/or social care/health requirements, council staff and members. The transport operates generally, but not exclusively, within Nottinghamshire, and may extend to other locations within the UK.

Lot Information

Up to 4 Passenger Seats + Driver

Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport up to 4 passengers and the driver.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

5-8 Passenger Seats + Driver

Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport between 5 - 8 passengers and the driver.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

9-16 Passenger Seats +Driver

Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport between 9-16 passengers and the driver

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

>16 Passenger Seats + Driver

Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport more than 16 passengers and the driver

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle + Driver

Wheelchair accessible vehicle and driver to be supplied

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Tail Lift Vehicle + Driver

Tail Lift Vehicle + Driver to be supplied for the transportation of service users.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Planning Information

Notification of a future framework to be published in May

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045503-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

60150000 - Passenger transport by animal-drawn vehicles

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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