Planning

Passenger Transport Framework for South Gloucestershire Council

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council has announced a planned procurement process for a Passenger Transport Framework aimed at providing necessary public and client transport services. This initiative is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement anticipated to commence on 1st September 2027. Located in the UKK12 region, specifically Bristol, the framework is set to operate up to eight years and falls under the services category. The procurement's potential value is between £80,000,000 and £96,000,000. The agreement will be structured as an open framework, inviting multiple qualified operators to participate and supply bus and taxi services across South Gloucestershire.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for local transport companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in providing passenger transport services. The procurement intends to create a competitive but supportive environment under a framework agreement, which could be advantageous for businesses ready to deliver efficient and effective transport solutions. Companies specialising in road transport services, registered bus, and taxi operations are well-suited to compete for this contract due to the framework's emphasis on local service provision and social necessity.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Framework for South Gloucestershire Council

Notice Description

South Gloucestershire Council wishes to employ local transport operators of registered bus and taxi services to provide socially necessary public transport and client services in South Gloucestershire. It is anticipated this will be an Open Framework operating for up to 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047142-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60100000 - Road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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