Passenger Transport Framework

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Framework

Notice Description

Market Engagement Event - Passenger Transport Framework Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a Engagement Event taking place on 22nd June 2026, 11:30 am-1:00 pm via microsoft teams. The purpose of the session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the upcoming Passenger Transport framework. This session is open to all providers with an interest in joining a Passenger Transport Framework for home-to-school transport requirements, and for use by all BCP service users and employees. The Service will cover Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats, Taxis and private hire vehicles or social cars for up to 8 passenger seats, and ad hoc provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats. This session will provide insight into BCP Council's future vision for the service. Existing suppliers under the current passenger transport framework are encouraged to attend this event, as the service will be transitioning to the new framework. The Passenger Transport Framework tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in July 2026. To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event: Please contact ptuframework@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by email by midday on Friday 19.June 2026. Please include your full name, email address, and Organisation name.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Event - Passenger Transport Framework Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a Engagement Event taking place on 22nd June 2026, 11:30 am-1:00 pm via microsoft teams. The purpose of the session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the upcoming Passenger Transport framework. This session is open to all providers with an interest in joining a Passenger Transport Framework for home-to-school transport requirements, and for use by all BCP service users and employees. The Service will cover Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats, Taxis and private hire vehicles or social cars for up to 8 passenger seats, and ad hoc provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats. This session will provide insight into BCP Council's future vision for the service. Existing suppliers under the current passenger transport framework are encouraged to attend this event, as the service will be transitioning to the new framework. The Passenger Transport Framework tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in July 2026. To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event: Please contact ptuframework@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by email by midday on Friday 19.June 2026. Please include your full name, email address, and Organisation name.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b55d
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056369-2026
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)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 19 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode: BH2 6DY
Post Town: Bournemouth
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location: TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward: Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency: Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056369-2026
15th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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