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Published 5 Mar 2026, 16:16 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Wheelchair Accessible Coach Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Official notice

Procurement agent: Southern Health and Social Care Trust·On behalf of: Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

Framework agreement11 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove threshold
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£8,099,773total for 11 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Sept 2026
Lots 11see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Oct 2030 · extension options published · starts 1 Nov 2026

What is being bought11 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework for the Wheelchair Accessible Coach Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Apr 2030, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Buses and coaches · Hire of buses and coaches with driver · Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver · Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver · Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons · Road transport services · Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Nov 2026
Published description of the framework

This is a closed Framework which will operate either a Direct Call-Off system or Further Competition whereby the Buyer will engage the services of the Framework Provider through a Direct Call-off or Further Competition or both. As detailed within the Tender documentation.

Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure

11 lots · all with a published value
Lot #116-24 Seat Coach - Newry Area Town Run 1A to ARC Day Ops and Orchard Day Centre 4 yrsPublished value£915,229

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £915,229 (excluding VAT) £0 to £1,098,274 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £915,229 exc. VAT · £1,098,274 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #216-24 Seat Coach - Kilkeel Area to Donard Day Centre 4 yrsPublished value£686,421

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £686,421 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £823,706 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £686,421 exc. VAT · £823,706 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #316-24 Seat Coach - Newry Area Town Run 1B to Laurels, Millview and Orchard Day Centres 4 yrsPublished value£915,228

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £915,228 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £1,098,273 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £915,228 exc. VAT · £1,098,273 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #416-24 Seat Coach - Newry Area Town Run 2 to Windsor and Orchard Day Centres 4 yrsPublished value£915,230

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £915,230 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £1,098,275 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £915,230 exc. VAT · £1,098,275 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #516-24 Seat Coach - Kilkeel 1 Area to Windsor, Laurels Day Centres Newry and the Arc Day Ops 4 yrsPublished value£846,586

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £846,586 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £1,015,904 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £846,586 exc. VAT · £1,015,904 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #616-24 Seat Coach - Kilkeel 2 Area to Mourne Stimulus Kilkeel 4 yrsPublished value£846,585

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £846,585 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £1,015,903 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £846,585 exc. VAT · £1,015,903 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #716-24 Seat Coach - Armagh Area to Station Road Day Centre Armagh 4 yrsPublished value£640,659

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £640,659 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £823,705 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £640,659 exc. VAT · £823,705 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #816-24 Seat Coach - Dungannon Area to Willow bank Day Centre Dungannon 4 yrsPublished value£686,422

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £686,422 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £823,707 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £686,422 exc. VAT · £823,707 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #916-24 Seat Coach - Dungannon Rural area to Oakridge SEC Dungannon 4 yrsPublished value£343,211

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £343,211 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £411,853 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £343,211 exc. VAT · £411,853 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #1016-24 Seat Coach - Aughnacloy area to McCague Day Centre Aughnacloy 4 yrsPublished value£709,303

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £709,303 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £851,164 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £709,303 exc. VAT · £851,164 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Lot #1116-24 Seat Coach - Augher, Clogher, Fivemiletown to Clogher Day Centre 4 yrsPublished value£594,899

The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges £0 to £594,899 (excluding VAT) and £0 to £713,878 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £594,899 exc. VAT · £713,878 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional services while the Framework is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
34120000 Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons34121000 Buses and coaches60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)60100000 Road transport services60170000 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver

What it takes to win
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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 more
What this means for your bid
  • “Wheelchair Accessible Coach Transport Services for Southern Health and…” 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
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
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 Apr 2030
First published
5 Mar 2026, 16:16 GMT
Last source update
10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 12 Oct 2026
Authority reference
5993511
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-075777
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Buses and coachesHire of buses and coaches with driverHire of goods-transport vehicles with driverHire of passenger transport vehicles with driverMotor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more personsRoad transport servicesTransport services (excl. Waste transport)
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066379 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Appointment period ends
11 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Timeline

5 Mar 2026 → 1 Nov 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Planning notice published233 days ago
    5 Mar 2026, 16:16 GMT
  2. Market engagement199 days ago
    8 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST

    This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the service for a Wheelchair Accessible Minibus Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Southern Health and Social Care Trust, wish to engage with potential Suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. Any interested Suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6347431. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire no later than 15:00 hours on 19 March 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, please use the following link: - etendersni.gov.uk ↗ and locate CfT Ref: 6347431. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

  3. Tender notice published75 days ago
    10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
  4. Admission / appointment period ends43 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    11 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by12 days ago
    12 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Today
    24 Oct 2026
  7. Contract startsin 7 days
    1 Nov 2026

Notice history

7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Mar 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    5 Mar 2026, 16:16 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £8,099,773
    10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
  6. Deadline published: 11 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
    10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    10 Aug 2026, 14:28 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Procurement agentPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PJCC-1957-RCGP Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road, Portadown, Northern Ireland, BT63 5QQContact email

Clients of the procurement agent

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure