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Passenger Transport Framework

London Borough of Hackney · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 09:11.

Opportunity overview

Passenger transport framework for Children with SEND, Looked after Children and Vulnerable Adults. Key requirements for providers include: - Proven expertise as established providers of passenger transport. - Comprehensive and up-to-date safeguarding training for all drivers and passenger assistants to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable service users. - A commitment to maintaining high operational standards, punctual service delivery, and professional care. All suppliers must strictly comply with Transport for London (TfL) taxi licensing and emissions regulations. Furthermore, suppliers will be required to manage and transition their vehicle fleets progressively to lower-emission alternatives, aiming to mirror the Council's target of maximizing battery-powered vehicle use.

Classification

  • CPV60120000 — Taxi services

Lots

  • Lot 1£13.9m
  • Lot 2£6.1m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN818489
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
All Requests to Participate must be made via the London Tender Portal https://londontenders.org
Expression Of Interest Deadline
18 Aug 2026, 10:00
Published risks
None

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Qualifying planned procurement notice
Features
The London Borough of Hackney is seeking expressions of interest from experienced providers for its Passenger transport framework for Children with SEND, Looked after Children and Vulnerable Adults. The procurement will use the Competitive Flexible Procedure, and there will be too stages Stage 2: Procurement Specific Questionnaire, which will shortlist supplier based on experience and capability. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to Stage 1: Invitation to Tender is The framework will be for a duration of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. This will be an open framework. The Council may re-open the framework to competition in years 1, years 3, and for the purpose of extending the framework in year 3. There will be 2 lots, with up to 20 suppliers appointed onto each lot. Lot 1: Home to school transport for SEND children and young people (with and without the passenger assistant requirement) - Minibuses, People Carriers and/ or Taxis. Lot 2: Ad-hoc journeys (may include some repeat bookings) for Looked After Children and Vulnerable Adults to meet assessed needs (with and without the passenger assistant requirement).

Covered By

GPA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
Not applicable
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06a925

Type

win

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Maximum Participants
20
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The framework may be re-opened in year 1 and year 2 reopen for new applicants, and in the event of exercising the option to extend, at the end of year 3. See tender documents for further details.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Aug 2026, 10:00

Expected award period

Ends
12 Jan 2027, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
1
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
1
Award Criteria Details
There is no restriction on the number of lots suppliers can apply for. Suppliers can choose to apply for 1 or both lots

Contract terms

Financial Terms
See tender documents

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1
Description
Home to school transport for SEND children and young people (with and without the passenger assistant requirement) - Minibuses, People Carriers and/ or Taxis.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
16,665,720
Amount
13,888,100
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria at Invitation to Tender is 100% quality. Price will be assessed during the call off stage for those suppliers appointed onto the framework

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
The tender award criteria is 100% quality for this lot

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
100

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
See tender documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
See tender docuements
Criterion 3
Description
Experience of delivering Passenger Transport or similar services Please see tender documents for further details
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The framework can be extended for a further 12 months to 31st March 2031
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2
Description
Ad-hoc journeys (may include some repeat bookings) for Looked After Children and Vulnerable Adults to meet assessed needs (with and without the passenger assistant requirement)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
7,334,280
Amount
6,111,900
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% Quality Price will be assessed at the call off stage.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
The tender award criteria is 100% quality for this lot

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
100

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please see tender documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please see tender documents
Criterion 3
Description
Experience of delivering Passenger Transport or similar services Please see tender documents for further details
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The framework can be extended for a further 12 months to 31st March 2031.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
60120000
Description
Taxi services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI41
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
60120000
Description
Taxi services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI41
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Please register on the London Tender Portal Project reference DN818489
Entry 2
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Description
Please see tender documents
Entry 3
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
Please register on the London Tender Portal (project number DN818489) to access the tender documents.
Entry 4
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 5
Id
073468-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
4 Aug 2026, 09:40
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
London Borough of Hackney
Id
GB-PPON-PRZC-5592-DDDV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRZC-5592-DDDV

Address

Street Address
Hackney Service Centre
Locality
Hackney
Postal Code
E8 1DY
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI41

Contact

Name
Saeed Farah
Telephone
+44 2083563000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Hackney · UKI41 · E8 1DY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI41 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

5 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

5 VERSIONS
  1. 050946-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 056220-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 068586-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 072339-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 073468-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·