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Taxi & Small Bus Service - Open Framework

Hull City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 16:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 May 2026 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is soliciting tenders for an Open Framework concerning Taxi and Small Bus Services. The project, titled "Taxi & Small Bus Service - Open Framework," involves the provision of Home to School and other transport services. This procurement falls under the service industry category and is specifically focused on transport services excluding waste transport. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 30th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4th November 2026 and is expected to run until 3rd November 2034. Interested parties must ensure their submissions are complete, as incomplete bids will not be considered. The estimated value of this arrangement is approximately £4,000,000 to £7,000,000 per annum. Hull City Council is leveraging an open procedure method, and there is no maximum limit on the number of suppliers included in the framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped with a range of vehicles such as taxis, minibuses, small coaches, and medical transport vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The framework's flexible structure permits companies to seamlessly join any of the specified vehicle categories and engage in subsequent mini-competitions, fostering potential business growth through consistent interaction with the local authority. The framework's reopening schedule ensures ongoing opportunities for new and existing suppliers to compete for inclusion, offering a solid growth avenue for service providers in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi & Small Bus Service - Open Framework

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations for the Taxi and Small Bus Service Framework. The Authority is developing an Open Framework which will consist of a range of Suppliers and specialisms to provide Home to School and Other Transport Services. The tender is an open tender procedure consisting of one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 4th November 2026 ending by 3rd November 2034. Further information regarding opening and closing of Frameworks is contained within Tender documentation (ITT Part 1) and will comply with Chapter 4, Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. The The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be approximately PS4,000,000.00- PS7,000,000.00 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. The Framework will be divided into following category of vehicle: Category 1 - Up to 8 Seats (Taxi); Category 2 - 9 Seats and Above (Mini Bus) Category 3 - 16 Seats and Above (Small Coach) Category 4 - 21 Seats and Above (Coach) Category 5 - Adapted Taxis Category 6 - Adapted Minibus Category 7 - Adapted Large Vehicle Category 8 - Medical Transport Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The Authority reserves the right to vary the agreement to accommodate the risks below.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105405&TID=100110539&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06967d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061410-2026
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-06-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hull City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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