--- title: "GB-Rayleigh: PERIODIC INDICATIVE NOTICE (PIN)-Provision of Transport Services (Manston, Kent)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES)" published: "2026-02-25" --- # GB-Rayleigh: PERIODIC INDICATIVE NOTICE (PIN)-Provision of Transport Services (Manston, Kent) Buyer: CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b.json) ## Summary Clearsprings Group (Ready Homes) has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice for the provision of transport services in Manston, Kent. This procurement involves non-scheduled passenger transport, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, aiming to support passenger movements related to operational activities at the Manston site and surrounding regions. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with an open procedure procurement method. Interested parties are requested to express their interest by 9 March 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 30 June 2026 and conclude on 29 June 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and targets a minimum contract value of £500,000, with an estimated total value of £1,000,000. The tender is located in the East of England region of the UK. This notice presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to handle coach and bus operations with licensed and vetted drivers. Companies experienced in providing flexible transport solutions, including high-demand surge capability and compliance with UK transport and safety regulations, can find valuable prospects in this tender. While the procurement is not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust operational coordination capabilities and a commitment to social value delivery will find this opportunity well-suited to their services. Businesses able to deliver around-the-clock services to meet comprehensive operational demands at the Manston site can leverage this tender to expand their service footprint and enhance market presence. ## Notice Clearsprings Ready Homes is providing advance notice of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of transportation services. The requirement is limited to the supply and operation of coaches and buses, including drivers, to support passenger movements associated with operational activities at the Manston site and surrounding locations as required. The services are expected to include, but are not limited to: *Scheduled and ad-hoc passenger transport using coaches and buses *Vehicle provision with appropriately licensed and vetted drivers *Short-notice and surge capacity to meet operational demand *Compliance with all relevant UK transport, safety, and safeguarding regulations *Operational coordination with the Clearpring's on-site teams *Maintenance, fuel, insurance, and all associated operating costs *Social value delivery aligned with Authority priorities Clearsprings Ready Homes anticipates that services may operate on a 24/7 basis, subject to operational requirements. Additional information: If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to these mailboxes: crhtenders@clearsprings.co.uk ericshaw@clearsprings.co.uk bossafemiojomo@ready-homes.com *Company Name *Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company *A short description (1-2 paragraphs) of your Company's capabilities in this area, This notice does not constitute a call for competition.A separate Contract Notice or Invitation to Tender may be issued at a later date. For further information and future updates, interested suppliers should monitor the opportunity via the Delta e-Sourcing portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959e7024-d633-4720-9ea9-c84a81ed71eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CLEARSPRINGS GROUP (READY HOMES) | | Locality | RAYLEIGH | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS6 7XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Rochford | | Electoral ward | Lodge | | Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 25 Feb 2026 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959e7024-d633-4720-9ea9-c84a81ed71eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959e7024-d633-4720-9ea9-c84a81ed71eb 25th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1017127308 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9d099f4-2cb3-4166-bc62-c0d24cd7ab7b.json.