---
title: "Public Transport Service Open Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a7e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Public Transport Service Open Framework

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a7e

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## Summary

The planned procurement process is led by Milton Keynes City Council, aiming to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot open framework for public transport services. This initiative encompasses bus, taxi, demand responsive, adult social care, and emergency transport services. Located in Milton Keynes, within the region UKJ12, the council is at the planning stage, with key dates including the future notice publication expected on 1st July 2025, and the contract period slated to commence on 1st August 2025, extending until 31st July 2033. The total estimated contract value is £24 million gross, and it falls under the services category. The procurement will adhere to a framework agreement, which is suitable for SMEs, creating substantial opportunities for suppliers in this sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in public road transport, taxi services, special-purpose road passenger transport, non-scheduled passenger transport, and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. It is well-suited for those capable of delivering a diverse range of transport solutions and adept at operating within a framework agreement. Companies that can offer flexible, scalable transport services and manage the long-term contractual obligations will find this an attractive prospect. The framework’s inclusive design aims to engage multiple suppliers, providing a broad competitive entry to various businesses, particularly those familiar with public sector contracts in the transport industry.

## Notice

The Council is looking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot open framework for bus services, taxi services, demand responsive transport, adult social care transport and emergency transport services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023821-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023821-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023821-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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