--- title: "Framework Agreement for Provision of Short Notice Transport" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d96.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Framework Agreement for Provision of Short Notice Transport Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d96.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is undertaking a procurement process to establish a framework agreement for the provision of short notice transport services, aimed at fulfilling urgent requests such as same-day or next-day transport needs. This initiative is part of the Council's statutory duty to ensure service continuity in transport provisions, focusing mainly on social care and home-to-school trips across various postcodes in Leicestershire. Planning for this project, titled "Framework Agreement for Provision of Short Notice Transport", is currently underway with key deadlines including tender document availability in June/July 2026 and submissions due by the end of August 2026. The procurement process employs an open procedure, making it accessible to all qualifying suppliers interested in responding to these urgent transport needs. This framework offers significant growth opportunities for private hire and taxi operators within the region, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open procedure ensures broad participation, allowing suppliers to register on EastMidsTenders and the Central Digital Platform, facilitating efficient bid submission. By creating a reliable pool of qualified suppliers, the initiative aims to streamline transport service delivery under tight deadlines, thus fostering business expansion and enhancing service readiness in critical areas across Leicestershire. Businesses providing taxi services, public road transport, and the hire of passenger vehicles, including buses and coaches, are well-suited to compete, given the diverse transport needs addressed by this framework. ## Notice The Council currently receive a high number of short notice, short duration requests for transport which we have a statutory duty to deliver. For example, transport may be required immediately, within the same day or next day and the duration of the requirement may only be a single journey. To address the Council's statutory duty to fulfil urgent transport requests, a framework agreement is being established specifically for the provision of short notice transport services. Through this framework, the Council will appoint a number of qualified suppliers, creating a reliable pool of suppliers capable of responding swiftly to the Council's requirements. This arrangement enables the Council to offer short notice, short term transport contracts directly to approved suppliers via telephone, without the need for a further competitive procurement process. This approach ensures that transport can be organised and delivered within the tight timescales that such circumstances demand, maintaining compliance and service continuity. Most transport requirements under the framework will involve social care or home-to-school trips, but the framework will also cover the provision of any type of short-notice transport requirement (with the exception of ambulance/medical transport). It is anticipated that the tender will be made live and tender documents made available in June/July 2026. Suppliers interested in bidding for a place on the framework must register on the Council's e-tender portal EastMidsTenders via this link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Additionally suppliers should note that in order to submit bids and be considered for a place on the framework, they must be registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP). Suppliers are encouraged to register on the CDP at the earliest opportunity. Instructions on how to register on the CDP can be found via this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html ### Lot Information 1 Provision of transport required at short notice in the following Leicestershire post code areas (subject to change prior to tender issue): LE4 Beaumont Leys, Birstall LE5 Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge LE2 Oadby LE18 Wigston LE19 Narborough, Enderby LE3 Braunstone, Glenfield Options: Option to procure all types of transport under the framework (e.g. home-to-school, social care etc.). The only transport to be excluded is ambulance transport. Renewal: Initial term 24 months with option to extend for a further 24 months on an annual basis. 2 Provision of transport required at short notice in the following Leicestershire post code areas (subject to change prior to tender issue): LE65 Ashby de la Zouch LE67 Coalville LE6 Ratby, Groby LE11 Loughborough LE12 Shepshed, Barrow upon Soar, Belton Options: Option to procure all types of transport under the framework (e.g. home-to-school, social care etc.). The only transport to be excluded is ambulance transport. Renewal: Initial term 24 months with option to extend for a further 24 months on an annual basis. 3 Provision of transport required at short notice in the following Leicestershire post code areas (subject to change prior to tender issue): LE9 Kirby Muxloe LE10 Hinckley LE17 Lutterworth LE8 Blaby LE16 Market Harborough Options: Option to procure all types of transport under the framework (e.g. home-to-school, social care etc.). The only transport to be excluded is ambulance transport. Renewal: Initial term 24 months with option to extend for a further 24 months on an annual basis. 4 Provision of transport required at short notice in the following Leicestershire post code areas (subject to change prior to tender issue): LE7 Syston, Thurcaston LE14 Brooksby, Waltham on the Wolds LE13 Melton Mowbray Options: Option to procure all types of transport under the framework (e.g. home-to-school, social care etc.). The only transport to be excluded is ambulance transport. Renewal: Initial term 24 months with option to extend for a further 24 months on an annual basis. ### Planning Information Engagement will take the form of the completion of a short questionnaire. The questionnaire is available via the Council e-tender portal EastMidsTenders at the following link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Please search for the opportunity using the project reference DN804358 (Provision of Transport at Short Notice). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020243-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 10:23 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020243-2026 - 27 Jan 2026 at 13:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007106-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 15:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006291-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020243-2026 6th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007106-2026 27th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006291-2026 23rd January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.leics.gov.uk - https://www.eastmidstenders.org - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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