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title: "Taxi & Small Bus Service - Open Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06967d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Taxi & Small Bus Service - Open Framework

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06967d

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## Summary

Hull City Council is soliciting tenders for an Open Framework concerning Taxi and Small Bus Services. The project, titled "Taxi & Small Bus Service - Open Framework," involves the provision of Home to School and other transport services. This procurement falls under the service industry category and is specifically focused on transport services excluding waste transport. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 30th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4th November 2026 and is expected to run until 3rd November 2034. Interested parties must ensure their submissions are complete, as incomplete bids will not be considered. The estimated value of this arrangement is approximately £4,000,000 to £7,000,000 per annum. Hull City Council is leveraging an open procedure method, and there is no maximum limit on the number of suppliers included in the framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped with a range of vehicles such as taxis, minibuses, small coaches, and medical transport vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The framework's flexible structure permits companies to seamlessly join any of the specified vehicle categories and engage in subsequent mini-competitions, fostering potential business growth through consistent interaction with the local authority. The framework's reopening schedule ensures ongoing opportunities for new and existing suppliers to compete for inclusion, offering a solid growth avenue for service providers in the transport sector.

## Notice

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations for the Taxi and Small Bus Service Framework. The Authority is developing an Open Framework which will consist of a range of Suppliers and specialisms to provide Home to School and Other Transport Services. The tender is an open tender procedure consisting of one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 4th November 2026 ending by 3rd November 2034. Further information regarding opening and closing of Frameworks is contained within Tender documentation (ITT Part 1) and will comply with Chapter 4, Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. The The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be approximately PS4,000,000.00- PS7,000,000.00 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. The Framework will be divided into following category of vehicle: Category 1 - Up to 8 Seats (Taxi); Category 2 - 9 Seats and Above (Mini Bus) Category 3 - 16 Seats and Above (Small Coach) Category 4 - 21 Seats and Above (Coach) Category 5 - Adapted Taxis Category 6 - Adapted Minibus Category 7 - Adapted Large Vehicle Category 8 - Medical Transport Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The Authority reserves the right to vary the agreement to accommodate the risks below.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105405&TID=100110539&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061410-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2034 |
| Recurrence | 2034-06-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000,000 |
| 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 15:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061410-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061410-2026
  30th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043381-2026
  12th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105405&TID=100110539&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106756&TID100111852&B=
- https://www.hull.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/

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