--- title: "Open Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services, Preliminary Market Engagement." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-05" --- # Open Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services, Preliminary Market Engagement. Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council is initiating the preliminary planning phase for an Open Framework concerning the Provision of Passenger Transport Services. This falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. Located in Hereford, United Kingdom, this procurement process is in the planning stage, with a multi-lot framework anticipated to support access to education, social care, public health, and community services. Key milestones include virtual market engagement events scheduled for 13th and 21st August 2026 aimed at informing and interacting with potential suppliers. Interested suppliers must express their interest by midday before each event date, all conducted via Microsoft Teams. The official procurement process is expected to commence following further announcements, with significant engagement around October 2026. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those skilled in providing passenger transport services. The framework will consist of three lots, including passenger-carrying vehicles and Hackney/private hire transport, presenting potential contracts for SMEs interested in long-term partnerships commencing in April 2027. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport logistics, offering high levels of service, and an interest in supporting public sector transport needs should consider participating. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business visibility and operational growth, allowing businesses to secure lasting contractual engagements with local government authorities. ## Notice Herefordshire Council ("the Council") intends to establish a multi supplier, multi lot open framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services to secure transport services to support access to education, social care, public health and wider community services. Currently, services are procured via the Council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Before commencing the procurement, the Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement notice to invite interested suppliers to attend an online market engagement event. The event will offer an overview of the planned framework, proposed lots and the anticipated procurement timetable. It will give suppliers the opportunity to understand the requirement and provide feedback based on the requirement set out in the presentation. Currently it is anticipated that the proposed framework will include 3 lots: * Lot 1 Passenger Carrying Vehicles contracted transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) * Lot 2 Hackney/Private Hire Transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) * Lot 3 Public Transport ### Planning Information The market engagement events will be held virtually by Microsoft Teams by invite only on: • Thursday 13th August, 09:30 - 11:00 • Friday 21st August, 13:30 - 15:00 Suppliers who are interested in attending should please email Transport.Support@herefordshire.gov.uk or contact us via Pro-Contract https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by the timescales detailed below: • for the 13th August event, 12:00, midday 12th August • for the 21st August event, 12:00, midday 20th August The message should be titled "Market Engagement Event - Proposed Open Framework". Suppliers should confirm: • preferred event date • organisation name • name of attendee/s (maximum 2 per supplier) • email address(es) that the Microsoft Teams invite should be sent to. Suppliers will then be sent a link to a Microsoft Teams meeting invite which they will need to join on the day. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073923-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 06:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073923-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073923-2026 5th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbcc.json.