---
title: "AT1221 Passenger Transport Services - Approved Provider List"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee48"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-18"
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# AT1221 Passenger Transport Services - Approved Provider List

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee48

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## Summary

Luton Council, based at Town Hall, George Street, Luton, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of passenger transport services under the title "AT1221 Passenger Transport Services - Approved Provider List." This tender is at the planning stage with the final submission deadline being 18th April 2025. The procurement is focused on the provision of travel assistance for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) children, eligible children, and vulnerable adults within the UKH region. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, with a total contract value of £71,693,988 GBP. Notable dates include the end of the enquiry period on 11th April 2025 and the start of the contract period on 23rd June 2025, lasting until 24th June 2035.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those specialising in transporting individuals with special needs and vulnerable groups. Companies with experience in handling government contracts and providing high-quality, regulated transport services are well-suited for this tender. The long contract period and significant contract value present growth opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector transport services market. Interested parties must ensure timely and compliant submissions through the designated electronic submission method to maximise their chances of being included in the Approved Providers List.

## Notice

We are looking to create an Approved Providers List with providers to offer travel assistance for SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) Children, other children eligible for travel assistance and Vulnerable Adults between home and school/college/respite/day care where the social care provision for that individual allows for it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009825-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,693,988 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:15 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009825-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009825-2025
  18th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://www.procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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