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title: "Provision of Passenger Transport - Open Framework Round 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052194"
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# Provision of Passenger Transport - Open Framework Round 2

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052194

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## Summary

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the award stage for the "Provision of Passenger Transport - Open Framework Round 2." This process, initiated under an open procedure, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for passenger transport services including buses, minibuses, coaches, taxis, and private hire vehicles throughout Sefton and potentially expanding beyond. With a contract value of approximately GBP 144 million, the framework was established on 1st January 2026 and will extend until 31st December 2029, with opportunities for extension up to a further 48 months. Key milestones include the standstill period ending on 13th May 2026 and the contract period starting on 18th May 2026, running until 31st December 2026, with an option to extend until 31st December 2027.

This open framework creates significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large transport service providers to expand their operations within the region. The structure allows for multiple suppliers to be part of the agreement, fostering competitive pricing and broad participation. Businesses specialising in various passenger transport services, particularly those adapted for serving council commitments and local needs, are well-suited to take advantage of this framework. Additionally, the scheme's potential expansion and re-opening phases offer ongoing opportunities for companies looking to enter or expand their footprint in the public transport service sector within the UK, particularly in the North West.

## Notice

Sefton Council invited tenders to be included on an Open Framework of contractors, for the provision of hired passenger transport services (bus, mini-bus, coach, taxi and private hire) to Sefton Council and its establishments. The majority of journeys will take place within Sefton, although, on occasions, routes may start in Sefton but travel out of the borough, or visa versa. The Open Framework scheme was established on 1st January 2026 and will expire on 31st December 2029 with the option to extend by a further 48 months. The current tender is for the 1st re-opening of the Framework since it's establishment and is referred to as the Provision of Passenger Transport Open Framework # 2

### Lot Information

Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats

Renewal: The extension to Framework 2 will be implemented if there is a postponement in the opening of Framework 3 in the Open Framework Scheme

Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus)

Renewal: The extension to Framework 2 will be implemented if there is a postponement in the opening of Framework 3 in the Open Framework Scheme

Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats

Renewal: The extension to Framework 2 will be implemented if there is a postponement in the opening of Framework 3 in the Open Framework Scheme

Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats

Renewal: The extension to Framework 2 will be implemented if there is a postponement in the opening of Framework 3 in the Open Framework Scheme

### Planning Information

Information Session conducted in person on 3rd Feb 2026 from 12pm - 1.30pm
Venue - The Lake House - Cambridge Road - Waterloo - L22 1RR
To apply email: investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or Tel 0151 934 3452
For further information contact Sefton Council via the Procontract Portal using the link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/EditProjectDetails?projectId=4a89aee8-e1eb-f011-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040657-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2026-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000,000 |
| Lots value | £172,800,000 |
| Awards value | £172,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside, TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | 24 X 7; APEX MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; COMFY CONNECT; COMPUTER CAB (LIVERPOOL; D COOPER TAXIS; ENA TRAVELS & HIRE; FORMBY VILLAGE RADIO CARS; GREEN DESTINATIONS; HARTLEY TRAVEL; HATS GROUP; NORTHWEST TRAVELS; PJC EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL; RADCLIFFE TAXIS; REIGN MANAGEMENT SERVICES; RELIABLE TRAVEL SERVICES; RTTS TRAVEL; SEAFORTH RADIO CARS; SLINE TRAVEL; SPENCER TRAVEL; TOWER TRANSIT OPERATIONS; TRAVEL; TRAVEL DELUXE; VEEZU NORTH; YELLOW TOP HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040657-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 11:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019393-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001220-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 10:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026011-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040657-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019393-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001220-2026
  7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026011-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=1924f25c-fb16-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://24x7group.co.uk
- http://SPENCERTRAVEL.CO.UK
- http://apexltd.org.uk
- http://sefton.gov.uk
- http://towertransit.co.uk
- http://www.a1schoolruns.co.uk
- http://www.enataxis.co.uk
- http://www.hartleytravel.co.uk
- http://www.hatsgroup.com
- http://www.northwesttravels.co.uk
- http://www.pjchauffeurs.co.uk
- http://www.presidentialtravel.co.uk
- http://www.senuragroup.uk
- http://www.srctaxis.co.uk
- http://www.takeme.taxi
- http://www.travel-deluxe.co.uk
- http://www.veezu.co.uk
- https://comcab.co.uk/liverpool/
- https://comfyconnect.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/EditProjectDetails?projectId=4a89aee8-e1eb-f011-813c-005056b64545
- https://radcliffetaxis.co.uk/
- https://slinetravel.co.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb0
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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