--- title: "Cross-Channel Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065658" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065658" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065658.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065658.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2026-05-15" --- # Cross-Channel Transport Services Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065658 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065658) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065658.json) ## Summary The Home Office is actively seeking tenders for the "Cross-Channel Transport Services," a project initiated and managed under an open procedure governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023. The procurement falls within the services category, with a focus on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, particularly for routes between the UK and France. Based in London, the Home Office announces this tender to cater primarily to transport needs between Folkestone, Calais, and Coquelles. The tender stage is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 26th May 2026, a tender submission deadline of 9th June 2026, and an award expected by 24th July 2026. The total estimated contract value is £2,640,000, and potential contractors must comply with all relevant health, safety, and safeguarding regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, with a requirement for coach service provision, driver qualifications, and operational reliability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, and those with expertise in logistics and passenger transportation will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement offers a chance to establish or expand service offerings across international borders, given its scope involving cross-Channel operations. Companies adept at handling large-scale transport logistics and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations can gain strategic advantages and new business growth through successful tendering for this project. The contract includes potential renewal options, offering further opportunities for long-term collaboration with the Home Office. ## Notice The indicative scope includes, but is not limited to: Provision of coach services between Folkestone and Calais suitable for the safe transport of Home Office staff, including appropriate seating capacity and accessibility features. Provision of short notice transport from Coquelles to Folkestone for individuals and their luggage following vehicle seizure. Drivers and operational staff with relevant qualifications, vetting and training Contingency and resilience arrangements to support service reliability Compliance with all applicable transport, health and safety, and safeguarding legislation ### Planning Information The Authority is initially asking the supply market to complete a questionnaire to assist in reaching key decisions about a prospective procurement. Further engagement with participating suppliers may be considered following review of responses. The objectives of this Market Engagement include, but are not limited to: • Understanding the maturity and capacity of the coach transport supply market • Exploring different delivery and operating models • Informing specification development and contract structure • Understanding cost drivers and commercial risks • Designing a proportionate and competitive procurement process This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link ‘To register click here’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by sending an email to the following address: borderforceprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk . Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The email will be processed and access will be granted to the procurement online via the eSourcing Portal. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs). Indicative Timeline – subject to change Market Engagement Notice 17th February 2026 Non-Disclosure Agreements issued to registered suppliers 3rd March 2026 Deadline for NDA returns and Questionnaires Issued 10th March 2026 Deadline for Questionnaire returns 31st March 2026 Optional Supplier Engagement (e.g. virtual sessions) April 2026 ITT Release May 2026 Contract Award June 2026 Service Commencement Nov 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044999-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 22 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | Lots value | £2,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire, TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044999-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 15:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014436-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044999-2026 15th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014436-2026 17th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065658. 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