Planning

Ad-Hoc Transport Framework

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 08:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to establish an Ad-Hoc Transport Framework aimed at meeting the transport needs of Nottinghamshire residents. The framework will cover short-term or emergency transport services within Nottinghamshire and potentially to other UK locations. Key dates to note include the notification of a future framework to be published by 15 May 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1 July 2026 and potentially extend until 30 June 2029. This procurement falls under the services category, with a legal basis grounded in UK legislation passed in 2023. The estimated contract value is £20 million, placing it above the threshold for small procurements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are explicitly encouraged to participate. Businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing flexible, short-term, and specialised transport solutions for individuals with specific needs, would find this contract particularly well-suited to their services. As it is structured as a single-stage open tender procedure, companies with robust service delivery models and adaptable resources stand a strong chance of benefiting from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ad-Hoc Transport 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.

Planning Information

Notification of a future framework to be published in May

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040819-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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