Official UK procurement notice
Education Transport Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Bracknell Forest Borough Council (Local council)
Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: South East (UKJ)
Framework ceiling (notional)£35,000,000envelope for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 5 Jun 2026awarded 9 Jul 2026
Awarded to ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd +7 more5 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDelivery of education transport services. Any bids submitted outside of the ProContract portal will be deleted.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Jan 2034, 23:59 GMT.
- No preliminary market engagement: Please note, prior notices in relation to this procurement opportunity have been published. This includes a UK1 Pipeline Notice reference 2025/S 000-068139 and UK Preliminary Market Engagement Notice reference 2026/S 000-004391. As a result of developments and discussions in relation to this procurement since the publication of the Pipeline Notice, information contained within this notice regarding the procedure type is now incorrect. An Open Framework as included in this Tender Notice will be established. Due to incorrect information being included within the Pipeline Notice, it has not been possible to link this tender notice. Previously published notice references are included above should any bidding providers wish to refer to these.
CPV: Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 12 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 8 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Aug 2026
- Scheme runs until
- 31 Jul 2034
Published description of the framework
Mini-competitions will be run for individual routes when these are required. Providers on the framework will be able to submit tenders for the route, including price.
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £1,750,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Vehicles up to 4 passengersAwardedRenewalPublished value£15,750,000
Any Vehicles up to 4 passengers
Lot #2Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengersAwardedRenewalPublished value£7,000,000
Any Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers
Lot #3Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengersAwardedRenewalPublished value£8,750,000
Any Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers
Lot #4Minibuses up to 16 passengersAwardedRenewalceiling above
Any Minibuses up to 16 passengers
Lot #5Wheelchair accessible vehiclesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Any Wheelchair accessible vehicles
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality Criteria: 95%
- Social Value: 5%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality Criteria
- Social Value
Lot distribution rule: When sourcing Framework Services through this Framework Agreement, the Council reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, not to award Framework Services to a Framework Service Provider if that award would result in that Framework Service Provider operating more than 25% of the routes that are available to be awarded under this Framework Agreement. In the event that the Council does award routes that do result in a Framework Service Provider operating more than 25% of the available routes, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to apply such financial and other assurance checks as it considers to be reasonable, provided that such additional checks are agreed with the Framework Services Provider before the award of the relevant route(s).
What this means for your bid
- “Education Transport Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Jan 2034
- First published
- 7 May 2026, 16:23 BST
- Last source update
- 5 Aug 2026, 09:40 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 3 Jul 2026
- Authority reference
DN803653- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-042124- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693cdFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
As per tender documents
Review and risk notes
- Risks
As per tender documents
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
- Appointment period ends
- 5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
7 May 2026 → 5 Aug 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published162 days ago7 May 2026, 16:23 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends133 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown5 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by105 days ago3 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent100 days ago9 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends86 days ago22 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts77 days ago1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published72 days ago5 Aug 2026, 09:40 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 May 2026- Tender notice published7 May 2026, 16:23 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published14 May 2026, 10:44 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published10 Jul 2026, 10:28 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete10 Jul 2026, 10:28 BST
- Contract signature expected22 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published5 Aug 2026, 09:40 BSTUK7
Published amendments (1)
Total framework value including VAT corrected. Lot values excluding and including VAT corrected.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-05: 1 release · 7 May 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastSuppliers appointed 85 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 1212 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Named bidders 12published on the award notice
Contracts signed 5latest 28 Jul 2026
£1,750,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Vehicles up to 4 passengers1 award | |||
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, ABEE CARS LIMITEDSME, Compass Executive Cars (UK) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME, Starling TransportSME +1 moreEducation Transport Framework - Lot 11 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034Extensions: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034. | £15,750,000 | 9 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers1 award | |||
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, ABEE CARS LIMITEDSME, Compass Executive Cars (UK) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME +2 moreEducation Transport Framework - Lot 21 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034Extensions: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034. | £7,000,000 | 9 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers1 award | |||
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, ABEE CARS LIMITEDSME, Compass Executive Cars (UK) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME +2 moreEducation Transport Framework - Lot 31 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034Extensions: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034. | £8,750,000 | 9 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Minibuses up to 16 passengers1 award | |||
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, Starling TransportSME, Sunrise Transport UK LtdSMEEducation Transport Framework - Lot 41 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034Extensions: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034. | ceiling above | 9 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Wheelchair accessible vehicles1 award | |||
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME, Starling TransportSME, Sunrise Transport UK LtdSMEEducation Transport Framework - Lot 51 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034Extensions: The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034. | ceiling above | 9 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1,750,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Lot 1 - Vehicles up to 4 passengers · ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, ABEE CARS LIMITEDSME, Compass Executive Cars (UK) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME, Starling TransportSME +1 more
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2026
- Value
- £15,750,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.
Lot 2 - Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers · ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, ABEE CARS LIMITEDSME, Compass Executive Cars (UK) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME +2 more
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2026
- Value
- £7,000,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.
Lot 3 - Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers · ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, ABEE CARS LIMITEDSME, Compass Executive Cars (UK) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME +2 more
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2026
- Value
- £8,750,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.
Lot 4 -Minibuses up to 16 passengers · ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, Starling TransportSME, Sunrise Transport UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.
Lot 5 - Wheelchair accessible vehicles · ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME, Crown Wheelchair TravelSME, Golden Aura Care LimitedSME, JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME, Starling TransportSME, Sunrise Transport UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years, comprising of an extension of three (3) years from 1st August 2029 to 31st July 2032, and a further extension of two (2) years from 1 August 2032 to 31 July 2034. The maximum extension will end on 31st July 2034.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Vehicles up to 4 passengers | 11final-stage tenders | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers | 12final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers | 12final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Minibuses up to 16 passengers | 6final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Wheelchair accessible vehicles | 9final-stage tenders · 12 at stage one | 9 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
- wonABEE CARS LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
- wonCompass Executive Cars (UK) LTDSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
- wonCrown Wheelchair TravelSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
- wonGolden Aura Care LimitedSME · South East England · 2, 3
- wonJJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
- wonStarling TransportSME · Greater London · 1, 2, 3
- wonsunrise transport limitedSME · Greater London · 1, 2, 3
- did not winBerkshire Mobility TransportSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
- did not winClover Car Services LimitedSME · Greater London · 1, 2, 3
- did not winGreen Metro Cars Reading LtdSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
- did not winTaylor Hanson LTDSME · South East England · 1, 2, 3
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
12 commercial parties on the notice · 8 awarded- ABC Travel (Wokingham) LtdFramework contractor
- ABEE CARS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Berkshire Mobility TransportBidder / tenderer
- Clover Car Services LimitedBidder / tenderer
- Compass Executive Cars (UK) LTDFramework contractor
- Crown Wheelchair TravelFramework contractor
- Golden Aura Care LimitedFramework contractor
- Green Metro Cars Reading LtdBidder / tenderer
- JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars LtdFramework contractor
- Starling TransportFramework contractor
Show 2 more suppliers
- Taylor Hanson LTDBidder / tenderer
- sunrise transport limitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (22)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Associated tender documents are found at the above website
- Signed contract Schedule 1 - Education Transport Specification
- Signed contract Schedule 5 - BFC Key Performance Indicators
- Signed contract Education Transport Framework Agreement
- Signed contract Schedule 1 - Education Transport Specification
- Signed contract Schedule 5 - BFC Key Performance Indicators
- Signed contract Schedule 5 - BFC Key Performance Indicators
- Signed contract Education Transport Framework Agreement
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- Signed contract Education Transport Framework Agreement
- Signed contract Schedule 1 - Education Transport Specification
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
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