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title: "Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)"
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# Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/approved-contractors-for-the-integrated-transport-unit-itu-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-066340). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Bolton Council: "Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £28,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Apr 2026, 16:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Bolton Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bolton-council-ons-e08000001)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £28,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 April 2026 at 16:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- **Delivery Location:** UKD, UKD3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/approved-contractors-for-the-integrated-transport-unit-itu-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-066340#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-066340`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/approved-contractors-for-the-integrated-transport-unit-itu-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-066340#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** www.the-chest.org.uk

## Description
The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") requested tenders for Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement. This Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Open Framework Procedure. 
The original Framework commenced 1 August 2025 for eight (8) years in total.
Framework 2 will be for the remaining seven (7) years. 
It is intended for Framework 2 to commence 1 June 2026, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.
Existing Providers on The Framework will be carried over to the new Framework(2).  However, they were invited to resubmit their Operational Route Mileage Charges form as part of this round. 
Changes to pricing will take effect from 1 September 2026.
Open Frameworks are "reopened" (i.e. one Framework in the scheme expires as the next one commenced) periodically throughout the term to allow new suppliers to tender for a
place on the Framework.
The Open Framework will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Framework Agreement. 
Linked to OCID: ocds h6vhtk-051013 (Original Framework Award Notice)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £28,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/07/2033

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2) (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **A2U TRAVELS LTD, A2Z TRANSFERZ LTD, COMFY CONNECT LTD (+10 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:16491548`, `GB-COH:16698131`, `GB-PPON:PVPC-8421-TQJH`, `GB-PPON:PMBR-9636-GQRG`, `GB-COH:09114800`, `GB-FTS-183297`, `GB-COH:13053818`, `GB-PPON:PPXP-9388-HWXM`, `GB-PPON:PPJL-4336-XNTH`, `GB-PPON:PGCB-9385-BHXT`, `GB-COH:12296316`, `GB-COH:08578886`, `GB-COH:04512568`
  - Value: £28,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 12/05/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F020006-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-13T15:50:55.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T14:50:54.085Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-066340