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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement -Educational Transport Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f623"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement -Educational Transport Services Framework

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f623

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council focuses on establishing a framework for educational transport services, particularly through private hire, hackney carriage, and public service vehicles operators. This preliminary market engagement notice, titled "Educational Transport Services Framework," belongs to the services category and aims to support various routes and destinations potentially outside the council's boundaries. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for market engagement scheduled by 19th January 2026. Interested businesses should note the framework's anticipated start on 30th June 2026, with a renewal option extending potentially until 2034. The intended value of the contract is £12,000,000, emphasising its significance within the industry.

This tender presents prime opportunities for providers of road transport, taxi, and special education services. Businesses with the capability to deliver licensed vehicles and drivers meeting stringent safety and vetting requirements will find this framework particularly suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability for these types of organisations. Engaging in this tender can not only bolster business growth but also establish partnerships with the local council, promoting further community involvement and sustainable transport solutions. This provides a substantial avenue for expanding operations in the educational sector and networking within the public authority domain.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to engage suitably qualified providers of Private Hire, Hackney Carriage, for the provision of Education Transport. The Authority also wishes to engage suitably qualified Public Service Vehicles (PSV) operators for the provision of Education Transport. The routes and destinations for this transport provision will vary and may also be to and from locations outside of the Authority's geographical boundaries. Detailed specifications and routes will be issued to providers to bid for as part of the call-off process. 3.4 As part of the tender process to establish the framework bidders will be asked to confirm that they can meet the following requirements from the commencement of the framework. Any bidders that will be deemed non-compliant and rejected from the process: * Holding appropriate licences as a Provider and/or for the class of vehicle and drivers to be used for the provision of transport * Every vehicle should be a Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Vehicle licensed by official hackney carriage licensing section for all vehicles OR a Public Service Vehicle PSV licensed by the relevant licensing Authority. * Any minibus provided should be suitable for the number of passengers being carried., * Each driver has obtained a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance before providing the service * All drivers hold the relevant licences to enable them to drive the vehicle and if driving a tail-lift minibus, hold a valid certificate of competence for its use, issued by a registered trainer. * Having appropriate vetting of staff and training in place for staff to ensure children are safeguarded

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100960&TID=100106205&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083076-2025 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 18:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083076-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083076-2025
  15th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100960&TID=100106205&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nelincs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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