Tender

Home To School, Special Educational Needs And Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Home To School, Special Educational Needs, and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services. The tender, under an open procedure, is part of establishing an open framework in line with the Procurement Act 2023. This framework aims to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2029, with possibilities for two extensions. Located in Slough, UK, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically road transport services, and passenger cars, with a total estimated value of £13 million (gross £15.6 million). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 16th June 2026, and awards anticipated by 10th July 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in transport logistics, particularly those with expertise in providing tailored services for educational and vulnerable community segments. Participation in the open framework allows companies to secure call-off contracts based on price competitiveness, presenting a significant growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting the contract's requirements. Established transport service providers with a strategic focus on quality and competitive pricing would find this tender particularly well-aligned with their growth plans. Additionally, as the framework remains open, there are further opportunities for other suppliers to join at later intervals, facilitating sustained business expansion.

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Notice Title

Home To School, Special Educational Needs And Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Slough Borough Council (the "Council") invites Tenders for the Provision of Home To School, Special Educational Needs And Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services The Council is conducting this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) for the purpose of procuring the Services. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued for the purpose of establishing an open framework in accordance with the PA2023. The framework will be established with an initial group of successful suppliers following this procurement process. In line with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, the framework will remain open for its duration, allowing for additional suppliers to apply to join the framework at defined intervals, subject to meeting the published selection and award criteria. The contracting authority anticipates reopening the framework at one or more points during its term but reserves the right to determine the timing and frequency of any reopenings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended for 2 periods of up to 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046144-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

34115000 - Other passenger cars

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

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