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title: "Passenger Transport Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a925"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
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# Passenger Transport Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a925

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Passenger Transport Framework." This public procurement involves services related to passenger transport for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), looked-after children, and vulnerable adults within the Hackney area. The procurement is set to adopt a Competitive Flexible Procedure, aimed at establishing an open framework divided into two lots: home-to-school transport for SEND children and youth, and ad-hoc journeys for looked-after children and vulnerable adults. The procurement value is estimated at £24 million gross, and the framework is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, with an expression of interest deadline set for 10th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for transport service providers with proven expertise in passenger transport to engage with a public sector framework, potentially enhancing their market presence within the Hackney region. Businesses that demonstrate comprehensive safeguarding training and can comply with Transport for London licensing and emissions regulations will stand out, particularly those capable of transitioning to lower-emission or battery-powered vehicles. The framework will favour providers who can deliver high operational standards, punctuality, and professional care. Notably, there is an emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting that smaller businesses have the opportunity to participate and secure contracts within the framework, contributing to a diverse supplier base and supporting local economic growth.

## Notice

Passenger transport framework for Children with SEND, Looked after Children and Vulnerable Adults. The tender will use the Competitive Flexible Procedure is proposed to be divided in two lots: Lot 1: Home to school transport for SEND children and young people (with and without the passenger assistant requirement) - Minibuses, People Carriers and/ or Taxis. Lot 2: Ad-hoc journeys (may include some repeat bookings) for Looked After Children and Vulnerable Adults to meet assessed needs (with and without the passenger assistant requirement). With the intention of creating an Open Framework for the duration of 4 years. Key requirements for providers include: - Proven expertise as established providers of passenger Transport. - Comprehensive and up-to-date safeguarding training for all drivers and passenger assistants to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable service users. - A commitment to maintaining high operational standards, punctual service delivery, and professional care. All suppliers must strictly comply with Transport for London (TfL) taxi licensing and emissions regulations. Furthermore, suppliers will be required to manage and transition their vehicle fleets progressively to lower-emission alternatives, aiming to mirror the Council's target of maximizing battery-powered vehicle use. This procurement is essential to ensure that compliant contract arrangements are in place by the time the current DPS ends and ensure the continuation of a high quality and good value transport provision for eligible service users in the borough. The council has a statutory duty as set out in Section 508B of the Education Act 1996: local authorities in England must provide free home-to-school transport for "eligible children" of compulsory school age (5-16 years). This includes free travel arrangements for children attending their nearest suitable school who live beyond statutory walking distances or cannot walk due to their Special Educational Needs (SEN) or disabilities. Travel assistance can be provided by the council under the Care Act 2014 in order to enable an Adult with assessed eligible care and support needs, or a carer, to make use of necessary facilities or services in the local community. The council has the discretion to support other groups with travel under Section 508C of the Education Act 1996.

### Lot Information

Home to school transport for SEND children and young people

Renewal: The framework will be for 3 years and include an option to extend for a further 12 months (1 year)

Ad hoc- Taxi journeys

Lot 2: Ad-hoc journeys (may include some repeat bookings) for service users who meet assessed needs (with and without the passenger assistant requirement)

Renewal: The framework will contract duration is 3 years, and include an option to extend for a further 12 months (1 year).

### Planning Information

The London Borough of Hackney’s Children and Families has engaged with organisations across the Passenger Transport Service on Tuesday 14th April , in preparation for the forthcoming Passenger Transport Framework for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Children Looked After and Vulnerable Adults. Key information provided to suppliers: 
The current DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) we have for buying these services ends in March 2027.
We are designing a new Passenger Transport Framework for taxi providers.
SEND Transport as a whole provides home to school travel for 774 children and young people each day, at a cost of c.£7.5m per year.
We have a mixed approach to provide flexibility and cost efficiency:
- 35% In House Buses - £2.9m
- 38% Private Hire Taxis - £3.7m
-25% Personal Travel Budgets - £0.9m

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068586-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £19,777,299 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 09:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068586-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:10 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056220-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 14:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068586-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056220-2026
  15th June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050946-2026
  29th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/
  The procurement will be published on the London Tender Portal project reference DN184489

## Notice URLs

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

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