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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£3,600,000Add to pipeline

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

Awarded to BLACKPOOL CABS LTD, BLACKTAX RADIO TAXIS LIMITED, Brown Cabs +3 more

Blackpool Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 10 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 May 2026
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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.

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Lots (3)

  • Home to School Transport

    £3,600,000Won by BLACKPOOL CABS LTDWon by BLACKTAX RADIO TAXIS LIMITEDWon by Brown CabsWon by RED CAB TAXIS LIMITEDWon by PREMIER CABS (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED

  • Ad Hoc Social Care related Transport

    £3,600,000Won by BLACKPOOL CABS LTDWon by BLACKTAX RADIO TAXIS LIMITEDWon by Brown CabsWon by RED CAB TAXIS LTDWon by PREMIER CABS (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED

  • Lot 3 - Ad hoc Transport (non-social care related)

    £3,600,000Won by BLACKPOOL CABS LTDWon by BLACKTAX RADIO TAXIS LIMITEDWon by Brown CabsWon by RED CAB TAXIS LTDWon by PREMIER CABS (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,600,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
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
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
31 July 2034
Against estimate
200% above
Bids received
5
Winners
  • BLACKPOOL CABS LTD
  • BLACKTAX RADIO TAXIS LIMITED
  • Brown Cabs
  • PREMIER CABS (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED
  • RED CAB TAXIS LIMITED
  • RED CAB TAXIS LTD

This contract ends on 31 July 2029, or 31 July 2034 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

Open and restricted tenders in Transport services (excl. Waste transport) drew a median of 11 bids over the last 24 months; 9% received only one.

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,932

Median of 11,684 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 216.3× the median.

Blackpool Borough Council in the last 12 months

45

contracts awarded, worth £466,697,309 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    15 July 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    10 April 2026

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