School and Special Transport Open Framework
Buyer: Bedford Borough Council
- Published
- 9 September 2026
- Submission deadline
- 5 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £48,000,000
- Place of performance
- UKH24
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 085188-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06e9b8
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 34110000Passenger cars
- 60112000Public road transport services
- 60120000Taxi services
- 60130000Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Description
Bedford Borough Council has a statutory duty to provide free home to school travel for compulsory school-aged children who meet nationally prescribed eligibility criteria and for post-16 students who meet locally determined criteria. To fulfil this duty, the Council commissions transport services from external providers using a range of vehicle types to meet the diverse needs of routes and individual passengers. In addition, the School and Specialist Transport Team arranges transport for a range of Adult and Children's Social Care requirements, including contact sessions, day services, and respite provision. To support the efficient and compliant procurement of these services, the Council is establishing a new Open Framework to replace the existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement process will be conducted electronically through the ADAM eProcurement System, with approved providers being eligible to participate in future call-off opportunities under the Open Framework. The Open Framework will be divided into 6 Lots: Lot 1 Passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 1-3 passengers Lot 2 Passenger transport services using vehicles…
Lots (6)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 1-3 passengers | 34110000 Passenger cars | £48,000,000 |
| 2 | Passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 4-8 passengers | 34110000 Passenger cars | £48,000,000 |
| 3 | Passenger Transport Services (9-16 Passengers) | 34110000 Passenger cars | £48,000,000 |
| 4 | Passenger Transport Services (17-33 Passengers) | 34110000 Passenger cars | £48,000,000 |
| 5 | Passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 49 or more passengers | 34110000 Passenger cars | £48,000,000 |
| 6 | Medical Transport Services | 34110000 Passenger cars | £48,000,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 085188-2026 · 9 September 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 5 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £48,000,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Bedford Borough Council (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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