Scope
Reference
AT1454
Description
We are creating a light touch framework.
The Council offers travel assistance for children and vulnerable adults between home and school/day care who are eligible for transport support under the Council's policies. Travel assistance is provided through a combination of internal fleet delivery and external contracts for separate routes.
Eligible people are transported to and from the school/college/day care centre safely and on time or at a time to suit the needs of the service requirements. This should be in a provision that is clean, correctly maintained, appropriate to user needs and driven by courteous and respectful drivers who can attend to their specific needs, supported when required by passenger assistants.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £95,350,533 excluding VAT
- £114,420,639 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Contract locations
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2037
Maximum number of suppliers
100
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Framework operation description
As set out in the tender documents.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As set out in our tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As set out in our tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | As set out in tender documents. |
Quality |
| Price | As set out in tender documents. |
Price |
Weighting description
As set out in tender documents.
Other information
Payment terms
As set out in the tender documents.
Description of risks to contract performance
Needs of the service user may change.
Business needs may change.
Vehicle specification to meet environmental changes.
More information is set out in the tender documents.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.procontract.due-north.com
As set out in tender documents.
Technical specifications to be met
http://www.procontract.due-north.com
As set out in our tender documents.
Please see Procurement specific questionnaire.
Contracting authority
Luton Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCV-4283-GVPW
Town Hall
Luton
LU1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government