Planning

SEND Transport Framework (2027 - 2035)

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 13:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their SEND Transport Framework, covering the period from 2027 to 2035. This initiative, focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, is aimed at facilitating home-to-school transport for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The council is considering the use of an existing framework or initiating a new tender, with a final decision to be made after a market and requirements review. Interested parties should note that further notices are expected to be published by 1st October 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and may involve light-touch regimes. This opportunity is situated in the Manchester region, UKD36.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide inclusive and sensitive transport solutions. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate in this tender due to its suitability criteria. The framework agreement mechanism suggests opportunities for long-term contracts, making it appealing for businesses with capabilities in running and managing a fleet of vehicles equipped for SEND passengers. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish themselves as key service providers in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Transport Framework (2027 - 2035)

Notice Description

Home to school transport for pupils with SEND Salford City Council is currently considering options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a68c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049774-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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