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title: "AT1454 - Provision of Passenger transport Services"
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# AT1454 - Provision of Passenger transport Services

Buyer: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce8c

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council is offering a contract titled "AT1454 - Provision of Passenger Transport Services," designed to provide transport assistance for SEN children and vulnerable adults within Luton and the surrounding areas. This procurement operates under the light touch regime, targeting both planned and ad-hoc transport services, including routine medical transport. The procurement has advanced to the award stage with key dates such as the contract start on 1 June 2026 through to 31 May 2034. The framework is open, allowing for submissions until 6 January 2026, emphasising quality standards alongside price considerations. This scheme is classified under transport services and aims to uphold the highest standards for the safety and comfort of passengers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics services, as the council aims to establish an Approved Provider List enabling diverse suppliers to assist with various transport routes. It is suited for companies capable of delivering quality services, addressing the needs of vulnerable passengers with respect, and maintaining transport assets to a high standard. With categories including ad-hoc social care transport and planned services for children and adults, the contract invites participation from both SMEs and larger entities, providing an opening for increased business growth in the transport sector. Businesses experienced in providing courteous and reliable driver services, supported by passenger assistants, will find this tender particularly attractive.

## Notice

The Council offers travel assistance for SEN Children and Vulnerable Adults between home and school/day care where the social care provision for that individual allows for it. Under the Light Touch regime, an Approved Provider List is being set up to have a pool for vehicles and drivers to assist us with routes. The purpose of the Routes are to transport eligible individuals to and from their chosen destination safely and on time or at a time to suit the needs of the service requirements. This Must be in a provision that is clean, correctly maintained, appropriate to user needs and driven by courteous and respectful drivers who can attend to their specific needs, supported when required by passenger assistants. This Service delivers our statutory requirement to its users and includes transporting children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) assessed as needing transport to and from school/college as well as Vulnerable Adults and/or Vulnerable Children travelling to and from Day Centres, Resource Bases, and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision. This service is subject to local and national pressure to improve assurances to the community regarding safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The overriding consideration for Luton Council is the safety of the children and vulnerable people in our care. Any Provider will be expected to ensure the highest standards in this regard. Providers shall comply with this Service Specification as applicable to each Lot and their relevant Passengers. There are currently 4 Lots included within this Framework Agreement: Lot 1 Ad-hoc Transport Services (adults or children - social care related) Lot 2 Planned Children Transport Services Lot 3 Planned Adult Transport services Lot 4 Routine Medical Transport Services (non-emergency) (adults or children - health related)

### Planning Information

AT1454 Provision of Passenger Transport Services
Luton Council will shortly be going to market to procure the Passenger Transport Service under Light Touch regime in Luton and would like to invite you to attend a Preliminary Market Engagement prior to publishing this tender on 24th November 2025 @ 10am. 
This event will outline our requirements, the tender process (Including how to sign up/access the procurement portal), provide some guidance on Social Value and provide an opportunity for some Q&A. 
If you wish to attend please email Sal Rahman, saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk and I will register your interest and forward you an invitation with weblink details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038741-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,350,533 |
| Lots value | £95,350,533 |
| Awards value | £179,173,032 |
| 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 | LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | 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), TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | 24 X 7; 7 PLUS TRAVEL; A1 MINIBUS & COACH; AAA TAXIS (GB; AIK MANAGEMENT; CHILTERN CARS; CITILINK SOLUTIONS; CLYDES MINIBUSES; DILSHAN TRANSPORT GROUP; DUNSTABLE EXECUTIVE CARS; LTN MINIBUSES; MMR HOMECARE; PREMIER MINIBUS AND CAR HIRE; SARWAR RENTAL & HIRE; SKY DUNSTABLE CARS; STROHEIM CAPITAL; URBAN DRIVERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038741-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 16:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078647-2025
- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077279-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 09:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066174-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038741-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078647-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077279-2025
  26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066174-2025
  17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- www.procontract.due-north.com
  As set out in tender documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://24x7group.co.uk
- http://Www.skydunstablecars.co.uk
- http://www.7plustravel.co.uk
- http://www.a1minibus.com
- http://www.aaataxis.com
- http://www.bartoncoachcompany.co.uk
- http://www.britanniacabs.uk
- http://www.cooks-cars.co.uk
- http://www.londonhirecs.co.uk
- http://www.lovagehomecare.co.uk
- http://www.ltnluton.com
- http://www.lutoncars.com
- http://www.mmrhomecare.co.uk
- http://www.procontract.due-north.com
- http://www.sarwartours.co.uk
- https://citilinkservices.co.uk/
- https://dunstablexecutivecars.co.uk/
- https://goluton.com/
- https://urbantransfersltd.com/
- https://www.aikmanagement.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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