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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£3,600,000

Open Framework for the Provision of Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults (Up to 8 Passenger seat Vehicles)

Published
Published 10 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 May 2026

Overview

Blackpool Borough Council has awarded an open framework agreement for the provision of transportation services using vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats for children, young people, and adults, including those with special educational needs. Six operators were appointed: Blackpool Cabs Ltd, Blacktax Radio Taxis Limited, Brown Cabs, Premier Cabs (Blackpool) Limited, Red Cab Taxis Limited, and Red Cab Taxis Ltd, with a contract value of £10.8 million. The framework covers school transport during academic term times and on-demand transport services for council-authorised officers, with routes allocated via mini-competition and call-off orders.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,600,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 April 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport servicesTaxi servicesSpecial-purpose road passenger-transport servicesNon-scheduled passenger transportHire of passenger cars with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£10,800,000
Award date
14 July 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2029
Winners
  • BLACKPOOL CABS LTD
  • BLACKTAX RADIO TAXIS LIMITED
  • Brown Cabs
  • PREMIER CABS (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED
  • RED CAB TAXIS LIMITED
  • RED CAB TAXIS LTD

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    15 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    10 April 2026

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Awarded: Open Framework for the Provision of Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults (Up to 8 Passenger seat Vehicles) — won by BLACKPOOL CABS LTD +5 — Skim