Education Transport Framework
Bracknell Forest Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Bracknell Forest Borough Council awarded transport work to ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd, Abee Cars Limited and Compass Executive Cars (UK) LTD and 5 others on 28 July 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £35,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles up to 4 passengers 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversAny Vehicles up to 4 passengers | Transport | £15,750,000 |
| Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversAny Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers | Transport | £7,000,000 |
| Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversAny Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers | Transport | £8,750,000 |
| Minibuses up to 16 passengers 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversAny Minibuses up to 16 passengers | Transport | £1,750,000 |
| Wheelchair accessible vehicles 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversAny Wheelchair accessible vehicles | Transport | £1,750,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd Abee Cars Limited (SME) Compass Executive Cars (UK) LTD (SME) Crown Wheelchair Travel (SME) JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars Ltd (SME) Starling Transport (SME) Sunrise Transport Limited 11 bids received | Vehicles up to 4 passengers | £15,750,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd Abee Cars Limited (SME) Compass Executive Cars (UK) LTD (SME) Crown Wheelchair Travel (SME) JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars Ltd (SME) Starling Transport (SME) Sunrise Transport Limited Golden Aura Care Limited (SME) 12 bids received | Small MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 6 passengers | £7,000,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd Abee Cars Limited (SME) Compass Executive Cars (UK) LTD (SME) Crown Wheelchair Travel (SME) JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars Ltd (SME) Starling Transport (SME) Sunrise Transport Limited Golden Aura Care Limited (SME) 12 bids received | Large MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) up to 8 passengers | £8,750,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd Crown Wheelchair Travel (SME) Starling Transport (SME) Sunrise Transport Limited Golden Aura Care Limited (SME) 9 bids received | Minibuses up to 16 passengers | £1,750,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd Crown Wheelchair Travel (SME) JJM Taxis & Zulu Cars Ltd (SME) Starling Transport (SME) Sunrise Transport Limited Golden Aura Care Limited (SME) 12 bids received | Wheelchair accessible vehicles | £1,750,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 042124-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 044269-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 065020-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 073978-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
53Awards
23Suppliers it has used most for transport
- ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd1 contract
- Abee Cars Limited1 contract
- Compass Executive Cars (UK) LTD1 contract
- Crown Wheelchair Travel1 contract
- Golden Aura Care Limited1 contract
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From notice 042124-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 May 2026, last updated 5 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.