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title: "Passenger Transport (Taxis) & Travel Care Open Framework for Vulnerable Children, Young People & Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050498"
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# Passenger Transport (Taxis) & Travel Care Open Framework for Vulnerable Children, Young People & Adults

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050498

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## Summary

Westminster City Council has completed an open procurement process for the "Passenger Transport (Taxis) & Travel Care Open Framework for Vulnerable Children, Young People & Adults." The contract, awarded on 22nd July 2026, is centred around providing critical transport services, specifically tailored for vulnerable groups, within the London region, particularly covering areas under postal codes UKI32 and UKI33. The procurement stage for this project is now at completion, with the overall framework set to commence on 6th August 2026 and running until 31st July 2029. The contract is valued at approximately £47.2 million excluding VAT over its duration, and it follows the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, utilising an open procedure for tendering.

This tender offers significant opportunities for both small and large enterprises in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in taxi and travel care services. Businesses with capabilities in providing safe and reliable passenger transport for vulnerable populations would find this framework highly beneficial. Companies that can efficiently manage flexible and varied transportation routes, while ensuring safeguarding compliance, are well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the framework's inclusive approach encourages participation from SMEs, fostering a competitive market environment that supports business growth across different scales and specialisations in passenger transport services.

## Notice

Open Framework for Passenger Transport (Taxis) & Travel Care for Vulnerable Children, Young People & Adults. This Framework is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23") using the Open Procedure. It will use an Open Framework model with three iterations across an eight-year period (3+3+2). Framework Issue 1 - Initial Procurement 2025/26 for the first 3-year term (06/08/2026 - 31/07/2029) Framework Issue 2 - Re-opening of the Framework (anticipated 2028/29) for the second 3-year term (01/08/2029 - 31/07/2032) Framework Issue 3 - Re-opening of the Framework (anticipated 2031/32) for the final 2-year term (01/08/2032 - 31/07/2034) The maximum framework value is PS47.2m ex VAT as published in the Tender Notice. The anticipated expenditure over the framework series is currently estimated at PS45.48m ex VAT. The difference represents contingency/headroom and does not constitute committed spend.

### Planning Information

Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is inviting taxi transport providers to a virtual market engagement event in preparation for the upcoming procurement of its Special Educational Needs (SEN) Taxi Transport Framework.
Event Details:
- Thursday 12th June 2025, 12:00 - 14:00.
- Online (Microsoft Teams - joining link will be shared upon registration
This session is designed to engage with current and potential providers of Taxi and Travel Care services to:
- Present an overview of the proposed service model
- Discuss and receive feedback on draft Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Explore the introduction of a new service Lot, aligned to evolving demand and market capacity
- Understand provider capabilities, challenges, and innovation opportunities
- Share the high-level timetable for tender publication and mobilisation
Who should attend:
- Taxi/PHV operators delivering home-to-school, SEND, or adult social care transport
- Providers with experience in travel care assistance or passenger escort services
- Local SMEs and VCSEs interested in accessible transport solutions
- Organisations considering entering the London transport services market
How to register:
Please express your interest in attending by emailing jrichardson1@westminster.gov.uk by Tuesday, 11th June 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Joining instructions will be issued upon registration.
This engagement relates to a forthcoming Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023, which Westminster City Council intends to launch. Attendance at this event will not affect future participation but is strongly encouraged to shape the service model and ensure proportionality, fairness and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070302-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-05-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,318,792 |
| Lots value | £47,318,792 |
| Awards value | £47,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLI32 Westminster, TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ABBEY WOOD STATION MINICABS; ADDISION LEE; BARRE TRANSPORT; CASCADE CAR SERVICE; COMFY CONNECT; CURO TRANSPORT; EURO PLUS PRIVATE HIRE; EXORA INTERNATIONAL; GREEN DESTINATIONS; GT GETTAXI (UK; GULF CARS & TRAVEL; HATS GROUP; IMPERIAL COURIERS; LOCATION CARS; LONDON HIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES; MMR HOMECARE; OASIS CARE AND TRAINING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070302-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 12:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005703-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 13:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026495-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 13:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023300-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 09:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015804-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070302-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005703-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026495-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023300-2025
  20th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015804-2025
  17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/
- https://www.westminster.gov.uk/

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