Passenger Transport Framework
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Local authority
In brief
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council awarded transport and care work to A L Bennett's Transport Limited, Charlie Browns Buses and Discover Dorset Limited and 43 others on 14 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £148,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
It is split into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversLot 1 - Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats | Transport, Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £4,490,868 |
| Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversLot 2 - Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | Transport, Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £12,342,315 |
| Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversLot 3 - Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | Transport, Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £1,669,571 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063372-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 087057-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
42Awards
30Suppliers it has used most for transport
- 24 X 7 Ltd.1 contract
- A L Bennett's Transport Limited1 contract
- A One Poole Taxi Limited1 contract
- Andy Parsons Executive Travel Ltd1 contract
- Apple Cabs South Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
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From notice 063372-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 July 2026, last updated 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.