Planning

Provision of Passenger Transport - Open Framework Round 2

  • Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-001220

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052194 (view related notices)

Published 7 January 2026, 4:37pm



Scope

Reference

DN802423

Description

Sefton Council are conducting a market engagement in preparation for the re-opening of their Open Framework for the provision of hired passenger transport services (bus, mini-bus, coach, taxi and private hire) to Sefton Council and its establishments. The majority of journeys will take place within Sefton, although, on occasions, routes may start in Sefton but travel out of the borough, or visa versa.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2026 to 31 December 2033
  • 7 years, 8 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Contract locations

  • UKD73 - Sefton

Engagement

Engagement deadline

3 February 2026

Engagement process description

Information Session conducted in person on 3rd Feb 2026 from 12pm - 1.30pm

Venue - The Lake House - Cambridge Road - Waterloo - L22 1RR

To apply email: investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or Tel 0151 934 3452

For further information contact Sefton Council via the Procontract Portal using the link below:

https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/EditProjectDetails?projectId=4a89aee8-e1eb-f011-813c-005056b64545


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN

Bootle Town Hall

Bootle

L20 7AE

United Kingdom

Region: UKD73 - Sefton

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government