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Sefton Council invited tenders to be included on an Open Framework of contractors, 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. The Open Framework scheme was established on 1st January 2026 and will expire on 31st December 2029 with the option to extend by a further 48 months. The current tender is for the 1st re-opening of the Framework since it's establishment and is referred to as the Provision of Passenger Transport Open Framework # 2
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 X 7 LTD. | 04142000 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| APEX MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 07257399 | £285,000 | 3 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats | - |
| COMFY CONNECT LTD | 13756932 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| COMPUTER CAB (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED | 00597443 | - | 3 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats | - |
| D COOPER TAXIS | Procurement ID: PBGH-6677-HYZQ | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| ENA TRAVELS & HIRE LTD | 16422508 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| FORMBY VILLAGE RADIO CARS LIMITED | 05698335 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| Green Destinations Ltd | 08022705 | - | 4 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats · Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | - |
| HARTLEY TRAVEL LIMITED | 07019638 | - | 3 lots Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats · Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | - |
| HATS Group Ltd | 03135655 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats | DONOR£67K across 4 donations To: Conservative and Unionist Party |
| NORTHWEST TRAVELS LTD | 14835026 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| PJC EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LIMITED | 12216198 | - | 1 lot Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats | - |
| PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL LTD | 06481431 | - | 3 lots Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats · Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | - |
| RADCLIFFE TAXIS LIMITED | 15568559 | - | 3 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats | - |
| REIGN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD | 14410023 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| Reliable travel services | Procurement ID: PLLZ-8277-GTLH | - | 1 lot Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats | - |
| RTTS TRAVEL LTD | 14376186 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats | - |
| SEAFORTH RADIO CARS LIMITED | 05989748 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| SLINE TRAVEL LIMITED | 11238765 | - | 4 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats · Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | - |
| SPENCER TRAVEL | Procurement ID: PQDB-7381-JRND | - | 2 lots Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats · Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | - |
| TOWER TRANSIT OPERATIONS LTD | 08314506 | - | 1 lot Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | - |
| Travel Co | Procurement ID: PBPZ-3838-WBHX | - | 3 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) · Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats | - |
| TRAVEL DELUXE LIMITED | 12296316 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats · Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats | - |
| VEEZU NORTH LIMITED | 04512568 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
| YELLOW TOP HOLDINGS LIMITED | 13937031 | - | 2 lots Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats · Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 7 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Vehicles with up to 5 passenger seats May 2026 – Dec 2026 | - | 7 | D COOPER TAXIS Travel Co Reliable travel services | active |
| Lot 2 Vehicles with 6 to 8 passenger seats (must be a minibus) May 2026 – Dec 2026 | - | - | D COOPER TAXIS Travel Co | pending |
| Lot 3 Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats May 2026 – Dec 2026 | - | - | SPENCER TRAVEL Travel Co | pending |
| Lot 4 Vehicles with 17+ passenger seats May 2026 – Dec 2026 | - | - | SPENCER TRAVEL | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Green Destinations Ltd | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| SLINE TRAVEL LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| APEX MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LTD | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3 |
| COMPUTER CAB (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3 |
| HARTLEY TRAVEL LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3, 4 |
| PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3, 4 |
| RADCLIFFE TAXIS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3 |
| Travel Co | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3 |
| 24 X 7 LTD. | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| COMFY CONNECT LTD | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| D COOPER TAXIS | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| ENA TRAVELS & HIRE LTD | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| FORMBY VILLAGE RADIO CARS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| HATS Group Ltd | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| NORTHWEST TRAVELS LTD | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| REIGN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| RTTS TRAVEL LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| SEAFORTH RADIO CARS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| SPENCER TRAVEL | Lot 3 | Wonlots 3, 4 |
| TRAVEL DELUXE LIMITED | Lot 3 | Wonlots 3, 4 |
| VEEZU NORTH LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| YELLOW TOP HOLDINGS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| PJC EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LIMITED | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| Reliable travel services | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| DND TRAVEL LTD | Lot 3 | Unsuccessful |
| SENURA GROUP LTD | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| TAKE ME ( MERSEYSIDE ) GROUP LTD | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £5,144,091 in 78 payments (over £25k) from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Department for Transport, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and 1 more public bodies (2013-11-27 to 2026-03-26).