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Open Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services, Preliminary Market Engagement.

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 06:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is initiating the preliminary planning phase for an Open Framework concerning the Provision of Passenger Transport Services. This falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. Located in Hereford, United Kingdom, this procurement process is in the planning stage, with a multi-lot framework anticipated to support access to education, social care, public health, and community services. Key milestones include virtual market engagement events scheduled for 13th and 21st August 2026 aimed at informing and interacting with potential suppliers. Interested suppliers must express their interest by midday before each event date, all conducted via Microsoft Teams. The official procurement process is expected to commence following further announcements, with significant engagement around October 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those skilled in providing passenger transport services. The framework will consist of three lots, including passenger-carrying vehicles and Hackney/private hire transport, presenting potential contracts for SMEs interested in long-term partnerships commencing in April 2027. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport logistics, offering high levels of service, and an interest in supporting public sector transport needs should consider participating. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business visibility and operational growth, allowing businesses to secure lasting contractual engagements with local government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services, Preliminary Market Engagement.

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council ("the Council") intends to establish a multi supplier, multi lot open framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services to secure transport services to support access to education, social care, public health and wider community services. Currently, services are procured via the Council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Before commencing the procurement, the Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement notice to invite interested suppliers to attend an online market engagement event. The event will offer an overview of the planned framework, proposed lots and the anticipated procurement timetable. It will give suppliers the opportunity to understand the requirement and provide feedback based on the requirement set out in the presentation. Currently it is anticipated that the proposed framework will include 3 lots: * Lot 1 Passenger Carrying Vehicles contracted transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) * Lot 2 Hackney/Private Hire Transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) * Lot 3 Public Transport

Planning Information

The market engagement events will be held virtually by Microsoft Teams by invite only on: • Thursday 13th August, 09:30 - 11:00 • Friday 21st August, 13:30 - 15:00 Suppliers who are interested in attending should please email Transport.Support@herefordshire.gov.uk or contact us via Pro-Contract https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by the timescales detailed below: • for the 13th August event, 12:00, midday 12th August • for the 21st August event, 12:00, midday 20th August The message should be titled "Market Engagement Event - Proposed Open Framework". Suppliers should confirm: • preferred event date • organisation name • name of attendee/s (maximum 2 per supplier) • email address(es) that the Microsoft Teams invite should be sent to. Suppliers will then be sent a link to a Microsoft Teams meeting invite which they will need to join on the day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073923-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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