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title: "Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066340"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066340

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## Summary

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, based in the United Kingdom, has conducted a procurement process titled "Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The framework agreement is set to start on 1 June 2026 and will run until 31 July 2033, with route schedules being awarded based on vehicle suitability and pricing. The procurement stage of this process is complete, with the award notice published on 13 May 2026. The ITU Framework will intermittently reopen to allow new suppliers an opportunity to tender for inclusion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services sector. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given that all 13 bids and awards were made to small and medium enterprises. The re-opening of the framework allows businesses not currently part of it to anticipate future tendering chances, fostering potential growth and diversification within the public sector market space. The focus on quality and social value within the award criteria suggests that companies with strong operational capabilities and a commitment to social contributions would find this framework beneficial for growth.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") requested tenders for Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement. This Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Open Framework Procedure. The original Framework commenced 1 August 2025 for eight (8) years in total. Framework 2 will be for the remaining seven (7) years. It is intended for Framework 2 to commence 1 June 2026, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Existing Providers on The Framework will be carried over to the new Framework(2). However, they were invited to resubmit their Operational Route Mileage Charges form as part of this round. Changes to pricing will take effect from 1 September 2026. Open Frameworks are "reopened" (i.e. one Framework in the scheme expires as the next one commenced) periodically throughout the term to allow new suppliers to tender for a place on the Framework. The Open Framework will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Framework Agreement. Linked to OCID: ocds h6vhtk-051013 (Original Framework Award Notice)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044122-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | 2027-03-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000,000 |
| Awards value | £28,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | A2U TRAVELS; A2Z TRANSFERZ; COMFY CONNECT; G.K TRANSFERZ; GRACE HEALTH; GREEN DESTINATIONS; OAKDALE TRAVEL; SLINE TRAVEL; SPARK UK MEDICAL; SPEEDY TRANSFERZ; TRAVEL DELUXE; TRIPLE ZERO TAXIS; VEEZU NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044122-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020006-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044122-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020006-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.a2utravels.co.uk
- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- http://www.oakdaletravel.co.uk
- http://www.sparkmedical.co.uk
- http://www.travel-deluxe.co.uk
- http://www.veezu.co.uk
- https://comfyconnect.co.uk/
- https://greendestinationsltd.com/
- https://slinetravel.co.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-051013
- https://www.gracehealthltd.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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