--- title: "Transport Services for Vulnerable Children and Adults (DPS) - ASCHIW/2022/316*" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038b83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038b83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b83.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-03" --- # Transport Services for Vulnerable Children and Adults (DPS) - ASCHIW/2022/316* Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038b83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b83.json) ## Summary Stoke-on-Trent City Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process, contracting transportation services for vulnerable children and adults under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with contract ID DN640397. The procurement, valued at £56,557,950, is categorized under services with a focus on transport. The council is seeking licensed operators for various transport services, including taxi, minibus, and coach, in the UKG23 region. The procurement method used is a selective, restricted procedure, and although multiple lots exist, they have been cancelled, focusing instead on the active award to the supplier AJS Passenger Travel Ltd, concluded with the contract signed on 8th October 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those offering specialised transport solutions for vulnerable demographic groups. Companies adept at handling services for individuals with disabilities or complex needs may find a prime avenue for growth and community service by engaging in such contracts. This procurement process supports the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and licensed operators capable of providing the requisite quality and reliability in transport services, thereby offering diverse competitive opportunities in the local region. ## Notice Award of operator to the DPS. ### Lot Information Car Transportation services by car MPV Taxi services via MPV up to 8 seats Adapted MPV Taxi service via Adapted MPV up to 8 seats. Minibus Taxi services via Minibus 9 - 16 seats Adapted Minibus Adapted Minibus 9 - 16 seats Small Bus Small Bus 17-22 seats Midi Bus Midi Bus 23 - 40 seats Large Bus Large Bus 41+ seats Transport Services for Vulnerable Children and Adults (DPS) - ASCHIW/2022/316* Lot 1 - Car Lot 2 - MPV up to 8 seats Lot 3 - Adapted MPV up to 8 seats Lot 4 - Mini bus 9-16 seats Lot 5 - Adapted Mini Bus - 9-16 seats Lot 6 - Small bus 17-22 seats Lot 7 - Midi bus 23-40 seats Lot 8 - Large Bus 41+ seats ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009248-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2033 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,557,950 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £56,557,950 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 92 | | Supplier names | 24X7; 24X7 STAFFORDSHIRE; A DESTINATION PRIVATE HIRE; ABC ACE SUPREME; ABOS PRIVATE HIRE; ACE TRAVEL 900; ACTIVE RESILIENCE; AFJ; AIRLINK PRIVATE HIRE; AJS PASSENGER TRAVEL; ALLINSON TRAVEL; ALPHA GROVE PRIVATE HIRE; AMR PROPERTY SERVICES; AUTOCAB PRIVATE HIRE; BAKHTER TAXI; BRITANNIA TRAVEL; BRW TRAVEL; CABABILITY; CAR BEE PRIVATE HIRE; CITY CABS BUSES AND COACHES; CITY CENTRE CENTRAL PRIVATE HIRE; COMFORT TRAVELS TAXIS; COMMUNITY LINK STAFFORD & DISTRICT; DAMETAE ACADEMEY; DIRECT TRAVEL STOKE; DOOR2DOOR TRANSPORT; EAGLE TRAVEL EXPRESS; ECO TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE; EPM SECURE TRANSPORT; FAST TRACK SOT; FLYAWAY AIRPORT SERVICES; GILBERTS TAXI'S; GLOBAL TAXI STOKE LTD T/A GLOBAL EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; GMDC TRANSPORT LTD T/A RIDE WITH GEORGE PRIVATE HIRE; GOING MY WAY T/A STANTONS OF STOKE; GREEN DESTINATIONS; H EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE; HALO TRANSFERS; HAPPY CABS STAFFORD; HASNAIN TRAVELS; HERITAGE PRIVATE HIRE; IA TRAVEL; IDRIVE TRAVEL; INTERCITY PRIVATE HIRE; ITRAVELTAXI PRIVATE HIRE; JAY JAYS; JUST 2 U 2020; JUST TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE; K E COACH TRAVEL; KALYAL TRAVEL; MATTHEW WARREN T/A A2B AIRPORT TRAVEL; MBH TRANSFERS; MEIR PARK TRAVELS; NANA TRAVEL; NANAS PRIVATE HIRE; NEWFRIARS COLLEGE; ON ROUTE; PAULS OF STOKE; PLANTS LUXURY TRAVEL; PR TRAVELS; PRIME CARS TRAVEL; PRISTINE HEALTH CARE SERVICES; RAPID TRAVEL; ROAD WISE STOKE; SAFE TRANSFERS; SAFEGUARD TRANSPORT; SAS TRAVEL; SCRAGGS COACHES; SECURE TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE; SH TRAVEL; SHAFFERS TRAVEL; SOT PRIVATE HIRE; SPOT ON TRAVELS; ST BARTS MAT; STAFFS TRANSFER; STAFFS TRANSFERS; STAR PRIVATE HIRE STAFFS; STOKE LUXURY TRAVEL; STOKE-ON-TRENT HACKNEY CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION; STRIDES TRAVEL; SULLYS TRAVEL STOKE; SUPERB PRIVATE HIRE; TEE'S TRAVEL; TOPGEAR TRAVEL; TOWER TAXI; TRAVEL EXPRESS 247; TRAVEL IN STYLE PRIVATE HIRE; UNITED TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE; VOYAGER TRAVEL; WESTSIDE STAFFORD; ZCARZ (STOKE ON TRENT; ZOOM PRIVATE HIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 3 Feb 2026 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009248-2026 - 14 Oct 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065277-2025 - 7 Jul 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037893-2025 - 3 Jul 2025 at 14:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037192-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016564-2025 - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001996-2025 - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001989-2025 - 20 Jan 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001857-2025 - 9 Apr 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011437-2024 - 21 Mar 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009137-2024 - 26 Oct 2023 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031559-2023 - 15 May 2023 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013743-2023 - 7 Dec 2022 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034667-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=356276d6-aa74-ed11-811c-005056b64545 - https://www.stoke.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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