Planning

Passenger Transport Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 13:10

Planning

29 May 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Passenger Transport Framework" within the services industry category. This procurement is focused on delivering passenger transport services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), along with looked-after children and vulnerable adults in the Hackney region, UK. The estimated contract value stands at £24,000,000 gross, and the procurement will be conducted using a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the Request to Participate due between 27th July to 10th August 2026, with invitations to tender issued from 2nd September to 2nd October 2026. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 for three years, with a potential one-year extension. Interested businesses must submit proposals electronically via the London Tender Portal by the 10th of August 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those with expertise in special-purpose passenger transport services, to grow their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in offering home-to-school transport services or ad-hoc taxi journeys are well-suited for this competition, specifically if they can deliver added social value and reduce CO2 emissions. With a framework agreement allowing up to 40 participants, businesses can engage in a lucrative market while contributing positively to the community's transport needs. The procurement's competitive nature and focus on sustainable practices make it an appealing prospect for businesses eager to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Framework

Notice Description

Passenger transport framework for Children with SEND, Looked after Children and Vulnerable Adults The London Borough of Hackney is looking for appropriately qualified organisations to deliver Passenger Transport Services. This provision includes home-to-school transport for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as services for looked-after children and vulnerable adults. This will be a multi supplier framework with approximately 20 providers for SEND Home to School Travel (LOT 1) and 20 Providers for Ad hoc- Taxi journeys ( LOT 2). We are particularly interested in providers that can provide added social value by actively reducing CO emissions. The proposed framework is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2027 for an initial three-year term, with a provision for a one-year extension. The anticipated timetable is set out below Request to Participate - 27th July - 10th August 2026 Invitation to Tender - 2nd September - 2nd October 2026 Contract award - January 2027 Framework start - 1st April 2027 Please note that this is not a Call for Competition

Lot Information

Home to school transport for SEND children and young people

Lot 1: Home to school transport for SEND children and young people (with and without the passenger assistant requirement) - Minibuses, People Carriers and/ or Taxis.

Renewal: The framework will be for 3 years and include an option to extend for a further 12 months (1 year)

Ad hoc- Taxi journeys

Lot 2: Ad-hoc journeys (may include some repeat bookings) for service users who meet assessed needs (with and without the passenger assistant requirement)

Renewal: The framework will contract duration is 3 years, and include an option to extend for a further 12 months (1 year).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a925
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056220-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,777,299 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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