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title: "Transport Open Framework 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Transport Open Framework 2026

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is in the planning stage of establishing a new Transport Category Framework under the Procurement Act 2023. The framework seeks to create a dynamic and accessible route to market for transport-related services across five distinct lots, including Passenger Transport Services, Specialist Transport Services, Transport Fleet and Vehicles, Transport Infrastructure and Technology, and Transport Consultancy and Professional Services. This initiative is set to begin operationally from 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st August 2034. The Council is currently conducting early market engagement, with responses to the engagement questionnaire due by 24th April 2026. The framework, valued at £600 million in gross terms, aims to benefit the local region of UKG12, including SMEs and micro-enterprises.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, fleet management, transport systems consultancy, and infrastructure works are encouraged to participate, with the framework designed to minimise entry barriers and accommodate new suppliers throughout its duration. By focusing on flexibility and sustainability, Worcestershire County Council aims to support local providers while ensuring reliable service delivery. Enterprises capable of offering innovative transport solutions will find this framework particularly advantageous, as it seeks to provide diverse and responsive transport services across Worcestershire. Interested parties should consider the framework's lots to identify areas where their services could be integrated to support local transport needs.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is planning to establish a new Transport Category Framework under the Procurement Act 2023, which will be used as an approved route to market for a wide range of transport-related services. The primary purpose of the framework is to create an accessible, flexible and proportionate route to market, particularly for local SMEs, micro-providers and sole traders, while ensuring that statutory transport services are delivered safely, reliably and sustainably. The framework is expected to operate as an open framework, allowing new suppliers to apply at defined points during its lifetime. Anticipated lots include: * Lot 1 - Passenger Transport Services (e.g. taxis, private hire, minibuses, coaches) * Lot 2 - Specialist Passenger Transport Services (e.g. SEND and Adult Social Care transport) * Lot 3 - Transport Fleet & Vehicles * Lot 4 - Transport Infrastructure & Technology * Lot 5 - Transport Consultancy & Professional Services

### Planning Information

WCC is currently undertaking early market engagement to:
• Test whether the proposed framework structure is workable for suppliers;
• Ensure requirements are proportionate and do not create unnecessary barriers to entry;
• Understand market capacity, constraints and risks;
• Shape call‑off and pricing mechanisms that are simple to use for both suppliers and Council users.
Market engagement is being done in a form of a questionnaire. This questionnaire is not a procurement exercise and responses will not be evaluated or scored. The information provided will be used solely to inform the final design of the framework and associated processes. WCC welcomes responses from existing suppliers, new entrants, SMEs, voluntary organisations and specialist providers.
You can complete the questionnaire at: https://forms.office.com/e/XAVdirm0PT (copy paste this link into your browser).
Responses must be received by 24th April 2026, 4pm. If any of the questions do not apply to you, please put "N/A".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034226-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034226-2026
- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034185-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032339-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034226-2026
  15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034185-2026
  15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032339-2026
  9th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/XAVdirm0PT
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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