Planning

Market Engagement Event(s) - Taxi and small bus services - Home to School Transport Open Framework 2026

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council, acting in a sub-central government capacity, is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Event(s) - Taxi and small bus services - Home to School Transport Open Framework 2026". The opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services, and is located in Hull, UK (region UKE11). The procurement is part of preliminary market engagement, with key events scheduled for 28th May 2026, online via MS Teams and on 29th May 2026 in-person at Brunswick House, providing essential insights into the commissioning plans and procurement timelines. Interested suppliers are requested to register attendance through YORtender by the relevant deadlines.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it involves the provision of home to school and other transport services under a framework agreement. With a significant contract value of £35 million (gross £42 million), businesses experienced in transport services, especially those offering taxi facilities, may find this an excellent opportunity for expansion. Engaging in this process could enhance market position and offer long-term collaboration prospects with Hull City Council, contributing to community-oriented transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event(s) - Taxi and small bus services - Home to School Transport Open Framework 2026

Notice Description

Hull City Council are inviting suppliers to express their interest in working alongside the Passenger Transport Team for the delivery of the Home to School and Other Transport Provision. The event(s) will provide information on the commissioning plans for the services and procurement timelines. The event(s) are being held in person and via MS Teams: MS Teams on 28th May 2026 - 13:30pm - 14:30pm. Brunswick House on 29th May 2026 - 11.00am - 12.30pm. To book your place please utilise the messaging section on YORtender https://yortender.eu-supply.com/

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/043381-2026
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2034 Over 5 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
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
Post Town
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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