---
title: "Education Transport Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Education Transport Framework

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693cd

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## Summary

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has awarded an Education Transport Framework to provide special-purpose road passenger transport services. This framework, valued at £35 million gross and spanning from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with potential extensions up to 2034, was procured via an open procedure. The procurement mainly focuses on services within the UKJ11 region. The framework includes multiple lots, such as vehicles for various passenger capacities, and employs an open framework scheme. The contract covers five lots which were awarded according to a procedure that allows for direct awards and mini-competitions, ensuring quality services are established promptly.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, especially those offering special-purpose and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, have the opportunity to secure contracts within this framework. The framework's open nature and the requirement for mini-competition offer various opportunities to engage and potentially secure lucrative routes. With both quality and price as primary evaluation criteria, SMEs with competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings are strongly positioned to benefit and potentially expand their service offerings under this framework.

## Notice

Delivery of education transport services through an open framework

### Lot Information

Vehicles up to 4 passengers

Any Vehicles up to 4 passengers

Renewal: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.

Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers

Any Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers

Renewal: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.

Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers

Any Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers

Renewal: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.

Minibuses up to 16 passengers

Any Minibuses up to 16 passengers

Renewal: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.

Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Any Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Renewal: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065020-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2034-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000,000 |
| Awards value | £33,250,000 |
| 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ABC TRAVEL (WOKINGHAM; ABEE CARS; COMPASS EXECUTIVE CARS (UK; CROWN WHEELCHAIR TRAVEL; GOLDEN AURA CARE; JJM TAXIS & ZULU CARS; STARLING TRANSPORT; SUNRISE TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065020-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044269-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 15:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042124-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065020-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044269-2026
  14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042124-2026
  7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Associated tender documents are found at the above website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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