---
title: "SEND Transport Framework (2027 - 2035)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a68c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# SEND Transport Framework (2027 - 2035)

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a68c

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## Summary

Salford City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their SEND Transport Framework, covering the period from 2027 to 2035. This initiative, focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, is aimed at facilitating home-to-school transport for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The council is considering the use of an existing framework or initiating a new tender, with a final decision to be made after a market and requirements review. Interested parties should note that further notices are expected to be published by 1st October 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and may involve light-touch regimes. This opportunity is situated in the Manchester region, UKD36.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide inclusive and sensitive transport solutions. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate in this tender due to its suitability criteria. The framework agreement mechanism suggests opportunities for long-term contracts, making it appealing for businesses with capabilities in running and managing a fleet of vehicles equipped for SEND passengers. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish themselves as key service providers in the public sector transport domain.

## Notice

Home to school transport for pupils with SEND Salford City Council is currently considering options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049774-2026 |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 13:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049774-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049774-2026
  27th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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