Passenger Transport (Taxis) & Travel Care Open Framework for Vulnerable Children, Young People & Adults

{
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PJVD-6261-BPPJ",
    "name": "Westminster City Council"
  },
  "date": "2026-01-22T12:02:31Z",
  "id": "005703-2026",
  "initiationType": "tender",
  "language": "en",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-050498",
  "parties": [
    {
      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1E 6QP",
        "region": "UKI32",
        "streetAddress": "64 Victoria Street"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government",
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE"
          }
        ],
        "url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/"
      },
      "id": "GB-PPON-PJVD-6261-BPPJ",
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PJVD-6261-BPPJ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "name": "Westminster City Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ]
    },
    {
      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "W8 7NX",
        "region": "UKI33",
        "streetAddress": "Town Hall, Hornton Street"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@rbkc.gov.uk"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government",
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE"
          }
        ],
        "url": "https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/"
      },
      "id": "GB-PPON-PPRX-1592-MXGN",
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PPRX-1592-MXGN",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "name": "The Royal Borough of Kensington \u0026 Chelsea",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "tender": {
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "description": "Open Framework for Passenger Trasnport (Taxis) \u0026 Travel Care for Vulnerable Children, Young People \u0026 Adults. \nThis Framework is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (\u201cPA23\u201d) using the Open Procedure. It will use an Open Framework model with three iterations across an eight-year period (3+3+2). \nFramework Issue 1 \u2013 Initial Procurement 2025/26 for the first 3-year term (01/08/2026 \u2013 31/07/2029) \nFramework Issue 2 \u2013 Re-opening of the Framework (anticipated 2028/29) for the second 3-year term (01/08/2029 \u2013 31/07/2032) \nFramework Issue 3 \u2013 Re-opening of the Framework (anticipated 2031/32) for the final 2-year term (01/08/2032 \u2013 31/07/2034)",
    "documents": [
      {
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
        "id": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "datePublished": "2026-01-22T12:02:31Z",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "format": "text/html",
        "id": "005703-2026",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005703-2026"
      }
    ],
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-02-16T17:00:00+00:00"
    },
    "hasRecurrence": true,
    "id": "ITT_30622",
    "items": [
      {
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "description": "Taxi services",
            "id": "60120000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          }
        ],
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKI"
          }
        ],
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "scheme": "UKPGA",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
    },
    "lotDetails": {
      "noLotsDivisionRationale": "Lots are not being used because the Framework will operate as an Open Framework using a matrix\u2011based allocation model. This structure allows suppliers  (inclusive of SMEs) to join at set intervals and be matched flexibly to individual transport requirements. Dividing the procurement into fixed lots would limit the flexibility needed to respond to variable and unpredictable transport routes, changing pupil needs, and market capacity. The matrix model provides a more efficient and equitable way to allocate work while maintaining open competition throughout the life of the Framework series."
    },
    "lots": [
      {
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Implementation and Mobilisation",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 7,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "General Requirements, Operating Requirements \u0026 Staffing Structure",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 7,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "Safeguarding",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 9,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "Workforce Management",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 8,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "Communication \u0026 Engagement",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 7,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "Vehicles, Equipment \u0026 Environmental Performance",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 6,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "Performance, Risk \u0026 Quality Assurance",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 6,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "Social Value and Responsible Procurement",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            },
            {
              "name": "Commercial",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 40,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "price"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "id": "1",
        "selectionCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "description": "Suppliers must meet the legal, safeguarding and financial compliance requirements set out in the procurement documents (e.g., appropriate insurances, right\u2011to\u2011operate checks). Full details are provided in the procurement documentation available via the e\u2011tendering portal.",
              "type": "economic"
            },
            {
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate the required technical capability to deliver passenger transport services safely, including appropriate vehicle standards, driver competence and safeguarding measures. Full details are provided in the procurement documentation available via the e\u2011tendering portal.",
              "type": "technical"
            }
          ]
        },
        "status": "active",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "value": {
          "amount": 47318792,
          "amountGross": 56782551,
          "currency": "GBP"
        }
      }
    ],
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
    "recurrence": {
      "dates": [
        {
          "startDate": "2026-05-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      ]
    },
    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/",
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ]
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "description": "This is an Open Framework for the provision of taxi and travel care services for vulnerable children and young people who are residents of Westminster or the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Framework will be opened for new applications at specified intervals during its term, in accordance with the Open Framework model. Suppliers admitted to the Framework will have met the published selection and compliance requirements set out in the procurement documents.\nOnce admitted, suppliers will be eligible for call\u2011off opportunities relating to individual transport requirements. Call\u2011offs may be made via further competition or via a matrix\u2011based allocation approach, depending on the nature and urgency of the requirement. Allocation may consider factors such as price, vehicle suitability, safeguarding compliance, available capacity, and suitability for the specific transport route.\nThe Framework is designed to provide flexibility and support a competitive market capable of meeting a wide range of home\u2011to\u2011school and social care transport needs, including varying route patterns and differing levels of support required by service users.\nFull details of the Framework rules, application windows, evaluation criteria, onboarding process, and call\u2011off methodology are provided within the procurement documents made available through the e\u2011tendering portal as detailed within this notice.",
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2034-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "type": "closed"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-02-23T12:00:00+00:00"
    },
    "title": "Passenger Transport (Taxis) \u0026 Travel Care Open Framework for Vulnerable Children, Young People \u0026 Adults",
    "value": {
      "amount": 47318792,
      "amountGross": 56782551,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
  }
}