--- title: "Provision of an Ad-Hoc Transport Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0690de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Provision of an Ad-Hoc Transport Services Framework Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0690de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690de.json) ## Summary Nottinghamshire County Council is actively seeking proposals through a single-stage open tender procedure for the "Provision of an Ad-Hoc Transport Services Framework". This public procurement is at the tender stage, involving a closed framework agreement intended to serve Nottinghamshire residents with emergency and short-term transport services. The primary industry category is transport services, which cover public road transport, taxi services, and other special-purpose transport amenities. The framework, valued at £20 million, is designed to primarily operate within Nottinghamshire, though it may extend nationwide. Interested parties must submit their tenders on the East Midlands Tender portal by 12th June 2026, with a subsequent award period running until 22nd July 2026. This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing diverse vehicle services such as passenger, wheelchair-accessible, and tail lift vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as venture capital and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly appealing due to its specific suitability criteria. The opportunity encourages competitive pricing and offers substantial potential for businesses to expand their market presence by catering to a variety of transport needs, including those of vulnerable groups and council personnel. The procurement method is open, suggesting a broad competition landscape that could enable new entrants to secure a foothold in this regional transport service market. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council are seeking tenders for a single stage open tender procedure, to procure a closed framework for Ad-Hoc Transport Services to meet the needs of Nottinghamshire residents. Ad-Hoc Transport is defined as short-term or emergency transport for single journeys or repeated journeys lasting generally not more than 6 weeks which can be cancelled at any time. Transport is required for a variety of users including vulnerable adults and young people, those with special needs, disabilities and/or social care/health requirements, council staff and members. The transport operates generally, but not exclusively, within Nottinghamshire, and may extend to other locations within the UK. ### Lot Information Up to 4 Passenger Seats + Driver Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport up to 4 passengers and the driver. Renewal: 1 x 12 months 5-8 Passenger Seats + Driver Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport between 5 - 8 passengers and the driver. Renewal: 1 x 12 months 9-16 Passenger Seats +Driver Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport between 9-16 passengers and the driver Renewal: 1 x 12 months >16 Passenger Seats + Driver Vehicle and driver to be supplied that has the capacity to transport more than 16 passengers and the driver Renewal: 1 x 12 months Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle + Driver Wheelchair accessible vehicle and driver to be supplied Renewal: 1 x 12 months Tail Lift Vehicle + Driver Tail Lift Vehicle + Driver to be supplied for the transportation of service users. Renewal: 1 x 12 months ### Planning Information Notification of a future framework to be published in May ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045503-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-02-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60150000 - Passenger transport by animal-drawn vehicles - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045503-2026 - 5 May 2026 at 08:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040819-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045503-2026 18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040819-2026 5th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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