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title: "Passenger Transport Framework for South Gloucestershire Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f4e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Passenger Transport Framework for South Gloucestershire Council

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f4e

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## Summary

South Gloucestershire Council has announced a planned procurement process for a Passenger Transport Framework aimed at providing necessary public and client transport services. This initiative is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement anticipated to commence on 1st September 2027. Located in the UKK12 region, specifically Bristol, the framework is set to operate up to eight years and falls under the services category. The procurement's potential value is between £80,000,000 and £96,000,000. The agreement will be structured as an open framework, inviting multiple qualified operators to participate and supply bus and taxi services across South Gloucestershire.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for local transport companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in providing passenger transport services. The procurement intends to create a competitive but supportive environment under a framework agreement, which could be advantageous for businesses ready to deliver efficient and effective transport solutions. Companies specialising in road transport services, registered bus, and taxi operations are well-suited to compete for this contract due to the framework's emphasis on local service provision and social necessity.

## Notice

South Gloucestershire Council wishes to employ local transport operators of registered bus and taxi services to provide socially necessary public transport and client services in South Gloucestershire. It is anticipated this will be an Open Framework operating for up to 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047142-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047142-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047142-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southglos.gov.uk

## Provenance

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