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School and Special Transport Open Framework

Bedford Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 9 October 2026
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Overview

Bedford Borough Council is establishing an open framework to procure passenger transport services for school travel, adult and children's social care, and medical transport, replacing its existing dynamic purchasing system. The framework is divided into six lots based on vehicle capacity, ranging from 1–3 passengers to 49 or more passengers, plus dedicated medical transport services, with an estimated value of £48 million. Providers will be invited to bid through the ADAM eProcurement system, with approved suppliers eligible for future call-off opportunities.

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Lots (6)

  • Passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 1-3 passengers

    Provision of passenger transport services for eligible children, young people and other authorised service users using vehicles with capacity for 1 to 3 passengers. Services may include home to school transport, transport to specialist educational settings, alternative provision, social care placements, medical appointments and other Council-approved destinations. Services shall be delivered in accordance with individual Call-Off Contract requirements and may include passenger assistance, safeguarding measures and reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs.

    £48,000,000

  • Passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 4-8 passengers

    Provision of passenger transport services for eligible children, young people and other authorised service users using vehicles with capacity for 4 to 8 passengers. Services may include shared and dedicated transport arrangements for mainstream education, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), alternative provision, social care and other commissioned services. Transport shall be provided in accordance with route specifications and Call-Off Contract requirements issued by the Council.

    £48,000,000

  • Passenger Transport Services (9-16 Passengers)

    Provision of passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 9 to 16 passengers. Services may include scheduled and ad hoc transport for children, young people and other authorised service users travelling to educational establishments, specialist settings, alternative provision, social care placements and other approved destinations. Services shall be provided in accordance with route specifications and service requirements set out in individual Call-Off Contracts.

    £48,000,000

  • Passenger Transport Services (17-33 Passengers)

    Provision of passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 17 to 33 passengers. Services may include shared transport arrangements for pupils and other authorised service users travelling to mainstream schools, specialist educational settings, alternative provision and other approved destinations. Services shall be delivered in accordance with route specifications issued by the Council and the requirements of individual Call-Off Contracts.

    £48,000,000

  • Passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 49 or more passengers

    Provision of passenger transport services using vehicles with capacity for 49 or more passengers. Services may include large-capacity transport for school pupils and other authorised service users travelling to educational establishments and other approved destinations. Services shall be provided in accordance with route specifications, performance requirements and Call-Off Contract terms issued by the Council.

    £48,000,000

  • Medical Transport Services

    Provision of non-emergency medical transport services for eligible service users travelling to and from healthcare facilities, treatment centres, clinics and other approved medical appointments. Services may be delivered using a range of vehicle types appropriate to the needs of the passenger and may include transport for individuals with mobility, accessibility or medical requirements. Services shall be provided in accordance with individual Call-Off Contract requirements, safeguarding obligations and applicable service standards.

    £48,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Under evaluation
Category
Services
Estimated value
£48,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 August 2026
Questions by
23 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Passenger carsPublic road transport servicesTaxi servicesSpecial-purpose road passenger-transport servicesNon-scheduled passenger transportHire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Tender Update

    5 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    9 September 2026

  3. Planning Update

    28 August 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    21 August 2026

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