Provision of Passenger Transport - Open Framework Round 2
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
57
Lots
4
Published
01 May 2026
Description
Sefton Council invited tenders to be included on an Open Framework of contractors, for the provision of hired passenger transport services (bus, mini-bus, coach, taxi and private hire) to Sefton Council and its establishments. The majority of journeys will take place within Sefton, although, on occasions, routes may start in Sefton but travel out of the borough, or visa versa. The Open Framework scheme was established on 1st January 2026 and will expire on 31st December 2029 with the option to extend by a further 48 months. The current tender is for the 1st re-opening of the Framework since it's establishment and is referred to as the Provision of Passenger Transport Open Framework # 2
Scope
- Reference
- DN808614
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Apr 2026 to 31 Dec 2026Possible extension to 31 Dec 2027
The extension to Framework 2 will be implemented if there is a postponement in the opening of Framework 3 in the Open Framework Scheme
- CPV classifications
- 60000000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | cost | 100.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
29 Apr 2026
Contract start
17 May 2026
Contract end
31 Dec 2026
Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats | — | complete |
| 2 | Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | — | complete |
| 3 | Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats | — | complete |
| 4 | Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | — | complete |