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# Passenger Transport Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/passenger-transport-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06b55d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: "Passenger Transport Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £148,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 3 Aug 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council-ons-e06000058)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £148,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 3 August 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services, Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- **Delivery Location:** UKK24
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 8 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/passenger-transport-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06b55d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b55d`

## 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/passenger-transport-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06b55d#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/passenger-transport-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06b55d#participate

## Description
Passenger Transport Framework for home to school transport requirements, and for use by all BCP service users and employees.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60000000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,490,868

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60000000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £12,342,315

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60000000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,669,571

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **A L BENNETT'S TRANSPORT LIMITED, Charlie Browns Buses, DISCOVER DORSET LIMITED (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:07009983`, `GB-FTS-106369`, `GB-CHC:1210924`, `GB-FTS-106370`, `GB-FTS-106371`, `GB-FTS-106374`, `GB-FTS-106375`, `GB-FTS-106376`, `GB-FTS-106412`
  - Value: £148,000,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/09/2026

- **Award:** Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **24 X 7 LTD., A L BENNETT'S TRANSPORT LIMITED, A ONE POOLE TAXI LIMITED (+38 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:04142000`, `GB-COH:07009983`, `GB-FTS-106378`, `GB-COH:16936277`, `GB-COH:14101789`, `GB-FTS-106366`, `GB-PPON:PXCY-9849-VXGH`, `GB-PPON:PTGX-5386-HGTX`, `GB-PPON:PZXT-7349-LXMR`, `GB-COH:15699564`, `GB-COH:10378221`, `GB-COH:16354125`, `GB-COH:14434602`, `GB-FTS-106383`, `GB-FTS-106384`, `GB-FTS-106385`, `GB-FTS-106387`, `GB-FTS-106389`, `GB-FTS-106392`, `GB-COH:15673254`, `GB-PPON:PDNM-3594-LPWW`, `GB-PPON:PBWG-7589-TMGH`, `GB-FTS-106394`, `GB-COH:15133866`, `GB-COH:15952045`, `GB-FTS-106395`, `GB-FTS-106396`, `GB-FTS-106400`, `GB-COH:02360504`, `GB-COH:15723381`, `GB-FTS-106375`, `GB-FTS-106404`, `GB-COH:01867707`, `GB-PPON:PGNZ-3187-XLLL`, `GB-FTS-106407`, `GB-FTS-106408`, `GB-COH:16563221`, `GB-FTS-106376`, `GB-COH:10893912`, `GB-FTS-106410`, `GB-FTS-106412`
  - Value: £148,000,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/09/2026

- **Award:** Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **ANDY PARSONS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LTD, APPLE CABS SOUTH LTD, ARIEL DORSET LIMITED (+17 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:16936277`, `GB-COH:14101789`, `GB-FTS-106366`, `GB-PPON:PXCY-9849-VXGH`, `GB-PPON:PTGX-5386-HGTX`, `GB-COH:15699564`, `GB-COH:10378221`, `GB-COH:16354125`, `GB-COH:14434602`, `GB-FTS-106383`, `GB-FTS-106387`, `GB-FTS-106389`, `GB-FTS-106395`, `GB-FTS-106400`, `GB-COH:02360504`, `GB-COH:01867707`, `GB-COH:16563221`, `GB-COH:10893912`, `GB-FTS-106410`, `GB-FTS-106412`
  - Value: £148,000,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F063372-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-14T16:14:51.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T11:16:05.878Z
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