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Tender: Bedford Borough Council Open Framework for School, Specialist and Medical Passenger Transport Services

Released about 2 months ago

Closed05 Oct 2026

Est. valueEstimate£3.4M to £36.6M

Current contractEPL Cars Ltd£356K · ends Jan 2027

LocationEast of England

AgencyBedford Borough Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 5 Oct 2026

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Bedford Borough Council is seeking suppliers for an Open Framework to commission passenger transport services to deliver free home-to-school travel for compulsory school-aged children who meet nationally prescribed eligibility criteria, post-16 students who meet locally determined criteria, and transport for Adult and Children's Social Care needs including contact sessions, day services and respite. The framework will replace the existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and will be procured electronically through the ADAM eProcurement System, with approved providers eligible to participate in future call-off opportunities. The Open Framework is divided into six lots: Lot 1 – vehicles with capacity for 1-3 passengers; Lot 2 – 4-8 passengers; Lot 3 – 9-16 passengers; Lot 4 – 17-33 passengers; Lot 5 – 49 or more passengers; Lot 6 – Medical Transport Services.

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