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Passenger Transport Framework

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 17:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 18:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for its Passenger Transport Framework. The contract, valued at £148 million, spans transport services including minibuses, taxis, and private hire vehicles across Bournemouth and surrounding areas. Key dates include a tender period end date of 3rd August 2026, and an award period set to conclude on 17th August 2026. The procurement follows an open competitive procedure with a special regime identified as "light touch", allowing for flexible negotiation procedures under certain conditions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to expand within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. With the ability to tender for one or multiple lots, businesses can tailor their submissions to fit their capacities and expertise, fostering potential growth and partnerships with the council in providing essential transport services. The open framework allows various service providers to secure a place, encouraging competitive pricing and innovative service solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Framework

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join a Passenger Transport Framework for home to school transport requirements, and for use by all BCP service users and employees. This contract has been divided into lots which are: * Lot 1 - Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats * Lot 2 - Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats * Lot 3 - Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats Lot 1 & Lot 2: All suppliers who meet the Council's selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be awarded a place on the Framework. All required routes will be awarded following completion of further competition procedures. Lot 3: All suppliers who meet the Council's selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be awarded a place on the Framework. Bidders will be required to submit pricing for Lot 3. Bidders can tender for a single lot or multiple lots.

Lot Information

Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats

Lot 1 - Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats

Renewal: Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats

Lot 2 - Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats

Renewal: Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats

Lot 3 - Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats

Renewal: Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b55d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063372-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£148,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£18,502,754 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Additional Buyers

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
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

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