---
title: "Provision of Passenger Transport Open Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb0"
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buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Provision of Passenger Transport Open Framework

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb0

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has established an Open Framework Agreement for the provision of passenger transport services, including buses, mini-buses, coaches, taxis, and private hires, intended primarily for local use within Sefton and occasionally extending beyond its borders. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the latest contract signed on 19th January 2026 and active until the end of 2030, with potential extension up to 2033. This open framework method allows for inclusion of various suppliers and might reopen periodically to ensure adaptability to market needs. The framework is categorised under services in the transport sector, offering substantial business opportunities within the UK regions UKD71 to UKD74.

This tender provides significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and large transport providers capable of delivering diverse transport solutions. By becoming part of the framework, businesses can secure ongoing and repeat engagements with Sefton Council and affiliated organisations. Enterprises providing vehicle transport, including taxis and private hire services, are well-suited to compete, benefiting from the framework's flexibility to add new suppliers as needed. With the framework projected to remain open over the eight-year lifespan, suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate competitive pricing and service reliability to gain rankings and secure selections through both direct awards and mini-competitions.

## Notice

Sefton Council have awarded contracts to providers 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.

### Lot Information

Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats

Hired passenger transport services to transport Sefton Travel Support Team Customers, Council employees, or Passenger Assistants in vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats

Renewal: Open Framework minimum duration 4 years, extendable for a further 4 years if there is more than a single provider per lot

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

Hired passenger transport services to transport TST Customers, Council employees, or Passenger Assistants in vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus)

Renewal: Open Framework minimum duration 4 years, extendable for a further 4 years if there is more than a single provider per lot

Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats

Hired passenger transport services to transport TST Customers, Council employees, or Passenger Assistants in vehicles with with 9 to 16 passenger seats

Renewal: Open Framework minimum duration 4 years, extendable for a further 4 years if there is more than a single provider per lot

Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats

Hired passenger transport services to transport TST Customers, Council employees, or Passenger Assistants in vehicles with with 17+ passenger seats

Renewal: Open Framework minimum duration 4 years, extendable for a further 4 years if there is more than a single provider per lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014455-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000,000 |
| Lots value | £144,000,000 |
| Awards value | £172,800,000 |
| Contracts value | £172,800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | 24 X 7; APEX MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; COMPUTER CAB (LIVERPOOL; D COOPER TAXIS; FORMBY VILLAGE RADIO CARS; HARTLEY TRAVEL; PJC EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL; RADCLIFFE TAXIS; REIGN MANAGEMENT SERVICES; RTTS TRAVEL; SEAFORTH RADIO CARS; SPENCER TRAVEL; TRAVEL; YELLOW TOP HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014455-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085484-2025
- 20 Oct 2025 at 11:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066682-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014455-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085484-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066682-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=de13e575-50ab-f011-813a-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://24x7group.co.uk
- http://SPENCERTRAVEL.CO.UK
- http://sefton.gov.uk
- http://www.a1schoolruns.co.uk
- http://www.hartleytravel.co.uk
- http://www.pjchauffeurs.co.uk
- http://www.presidentialtravel.co.uk
- http://www.srctaxis.co.uk
- https://comcab.co.uk/liverpool/
- https://radcliffetaxis.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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