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title: "Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05246a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
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# Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services (2026)

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05246a

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council, classified as a public authority within sub-central government, is planning a procurement process for "Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services" scheduled for 2026. This tender involves services in the transport sector and focuses specifically on taxi services, as categorized by CPV code 60120000, targeting the UKJ34 region. The milestone for market engagement is set for completion by 24th November 2025, with the framework agreement planned to begin on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2034. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, and the procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected by 2nd January 2026. The purpose of this engagement is to gather feedback from potential suppliers to assist the authority in finalising the procurement strategy.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in taxi and minibus services, to expand their market presence by securing a long-term contract with a gross value of £22,932,030. The framework agreement approach is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer flexible and responsive services across the Isle of Wight area. By participating in this tender, businesses could enhance their reputation and gain stable revenue over the contract period. The engagement phase allows potential suppliers to contribute insights, making it an advantageous opportunity for businesses seeking to influence service provision and foster strategic partnerships with the local council.

## Notice

The Provision of Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services 2026. Relating to the provision of home to school taxi/minibus services which is a statutory function for the local authority. The Authority is engaging with potential suppliers to seek views and feedback to the information provided in this questionnaire. This is intended to be used to assist the Authority on deciding the next steps for the procurement of Home to School Taxi and Minibus Services Framework (2026) (Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05246a).

### Planning Information

Please complete the questionnaire which can be found here:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=330f192e-dbb0-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068262-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,110,025 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068262-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 15:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026934-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068262-2025
  24th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026934-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iow.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=330f192e-dbb0-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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