---
title: "Open Framework for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc0a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Open Framework for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot

Buyer: NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc0a

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## Summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is planning to undertake a procurement process for an Open Framework aimed at appointing experienced Transport Operators for the provision of Passenger Transport Services throughout Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas. This tender, titled "Open Framework for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot", falls under the services category in the transport industry and involves various services including home-to-school transport, local bus services, and demand-responsive taxi services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and uses an open procedure method, with key planning details released on 24th June 2026. The services are expected to cover multiple regions across the UK, extending from UKL17 to UKL15, and the contract period is planned to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2035, with a future notice date scheduled for 27th October 2026. The total value of the contract is set at approximately £165 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. The framework is ideal for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to its open and inclusive approach, providing an equal playing field for various sizes of businesses to compete for the contract. Companies capable of managing diverse transport needs such as home-to-school routes, flexible service bus operations, and taxi services would find this opportunity particularly lucrative, offering an avenue to expand their service reach over a substantial period through strategic partnerships with the Council.

## Notice

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as 'the Council', are proposing to undertake the procurement of an Open Framework to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Transport Operators ('Suppliers') for the provision of Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas (the 'Services'). The Services will include: - Home to School / College Transport (inc Mainstream Education, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Social Services (Adults & Children) and School Activities; - Local Bus / Taxi Services (inc Flexible Service, Demand Responsive and Park and Ride Services).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059372-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,620,398 |
| 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 | NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA13 1PJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL24 Powys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 11:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059372-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059372-2026
  24th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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