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# Transport Open Framework 2026

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/transport-open-framework-2026-ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Worcestershire County Council: "Transport Open Framework 2026". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £500,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Worcestershire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/worcestershire-county-council-ons-e10000034)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £500,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Fleet management, repair and maintenance services, Infrastructure works consultancy services, Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, Transport services (excl. Waste transport), Transport systems consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKG12
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/transport-open-framework-2026-ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8`

## 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/transport-open-framework-2026-ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8#tl-md)

## Description
Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is planning to establish a new Transport Category Framework under the Procurement Act 2023, which will be used as an approved route to market for a wide range of transport‑related services. 
The primary purpose of the framework is to create an accessible, flexible and proportionate route to market, particularly for local SMEs, micro‑providers and sole traders, while ensuring that statutory transport services are delivered safely, reliably and sustainably. The framework is expected to operate as an open framework, allowing new suppliers to apply at defined points during its lifetime. Anticipated lots include:
• Lot 1 – Passenger Transport Services (e.g. taxis, private hire, minibuses, coaches)
• Lot 2 – Specialist Passenger Transport Services (e.g. SEND and Adult Social Care transport)
• Lot 3 – Transport Fleet & Vehicles
• Lot 4 – Transport Infrastructure & Technology
• Lot 5 – Transport Consultancy & Professional Services

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 34000000, 50111000, 60000000, 71311200, 71311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKG
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2034

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F034226-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-15T12:49:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T22:13:29.832Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-067ee8