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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£2,800,000Add to pipeline

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults (9-16 Passenger Seat Vehicles)

Awarded to Abacus Travel, REDRAW TRAVEL LTD

Blackpool Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 3 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 3 August 2026
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Overview

Blackpool Borough Council is seeking tenders for a framework agreement to provide transportation for children, young people, and adults using 9–16 passenger seat vehicles, estimated at £2.8 million. The framework will run from August 2026 to July 2028 with options to extend by up to two additional years, and the council will establish a ranked list of service providers through an open tender procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract may be modified to reflect potential local government reorganisation during the framework term.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,800,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 July 2026
Questions by
27 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport servicesSpecial-purpose road passenger-transport servicesHire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Award outcome

Award date
20 August 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
31 August 2030
Bids received
2
Winners
  • Abacus Travel
  • REDRAW TRAVEL LTD

This contract ends on 31 August 2028, or 31 August 2030 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

2 from SMEs

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.

How bids were scored

Price 35% · Quality 65%

  • Quality45%
  • Price35%
  • Social Value20%

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Market context

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£49,932

Median of 11,684 awards in the last 24 months

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

    21 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    3 July 2026

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