Passenger Transport (Taxis) & Travel Care Open Framework for Vulnerable Children, Young People & Adults

Westminster City CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-050498Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

Awarded value

£47.2m

Awarded 21 Jul 2026

Suppliers

17

11 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

24 Jul 2026

Description

Open Framework for Passenger Transport (Taxis) & Travel Care for Vulnerable Children, Young People & Adults. This Framework is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (“PA23”) using the Open Procedure. It will use an Open Framework model with three iterations across an eight-year period (3+3+2). Framework Issue 1 – Initial Procurement 2025/26 for the first 3-year term (06/08/2026 – 31/07/2029) Framework Issue 2 – Re-opening of the Framework (anticipated 2028/29) for the second 3-year term (01/08/2029 – 31/07/2032) Framework Issue 3 – Re-opening of the Framework (anticipated 2031/32) for the final 2-year term (01/08/2032 – 31/07/2034) The maximum framework value is £47.2m ex VAT as published in the Tender Notice. The anticipated expenditure over the framework series is currently estimated at £45.48m ex VAT. The difference represents contingency/headroom and does not constitute committed spend.

Scope

Reference
ITT_30622
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2034
CPV classifications
60120000
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Implementation and Mobilisationquality7.00%
General Requirements, Operating Requirements & Staffing Structurequality7.00%
Safeguardingquality9.00%
Workforce Managementquality8.00%
Communication & Engagementquality7.00%
Vehicles, Equipment & Environmental Performancequality6.00%
Performance, Risk & Quality Assurancequality6.00%
Social Value and Responsible Procurementquality10.00%
Commercialprice40.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Suppliers must meet the legal, safeguarding and financial compliance requirements set out in the procurement documents (e.g., appropriate insurances, right‑to‑operate checks). Full details are provided in the procurement documentation available via the e‑tendering portal.

Suppliers must demonstrate the required technical capability to deliver passenger transport services safely, including appropriate vehicle standards, driver competence and safeguarding measures. Full details are provided in the procurement documentation available via the e‑tendering portal.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£47.2m

Award date

21 Jul 2026

Contract start

05 Aug 2026

Contract end

31 Jul 2029