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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join a Passenger Transport Framework for home to school transport requirements, and for use by all BCP service users and employees. This contract has been divided into lots which are: • Lot 1 - Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats • Lot 2 - Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats • Lot 3 - Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats Lot 1 & Lot 2: All suppliers who meet the Council’s selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be awarded a place on the Framework. All required routes will be awarded following completion of further competition procedures. Lot 3: All suppliers who meet the Council’s selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be awarded a place on the Framework. Bidders will be required to submit pricing for Lot 3. Bidders can tender for a single lot or multiple lots.
Framework contract: £148,000,000 total value shared among 46 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 X 7 LTD. | 04142000 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| A L BENNETT'S TRANSPORT LIMITED | 07009983 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats · Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| ANDY PARSONS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LTD | 16936277 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| A ONE POOLE TAXI LIMITED | 12781025 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| APPLE CABS SOUTH LTD | 11553678 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| ARIEL DORSET LIMITED | 14101789 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Atlas Cabs | Procurement ID: PXCY-9849-VXGH | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Bournemouth Local Cars | Procurement ID: PTGX-5386-HGTX | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Bournemouth Taxi | Procurement ID: PZXT-7349-LXMR | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Charlie Browns Buses | Procurement ID: PRGW-8726-MGYJ | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats | - |
| CMG TRAVEL LIMITED | 15699564 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| COLEHILL AND WIMBORNE RADIO CABS LTD | 10378221 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| DIAL A CAB LTD | 12434135 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| DISABLED TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED | 07162201 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| DISCOVER DORSET LIMITED | 06015535 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats | - |
| DORCHESTER CHAUFFEURS | Procurement ID: PTWG-2232-LBQY | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| DORSET ELITE TAXIS LTD | 16354125 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| DORSET TRANSPORT LIMITED | 14434602 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| DORSET TRUST TRAVEL | Charity Commission: 1210924 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats | - |
| EALING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | Charity Commission: 1135354 Companies House: 07211806 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats | - |
| Expresso Taxis | Procurement ID: PLMJ-6791-LDNH | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| FRIENDLY CARS LTD | 15527612 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| I@CAR LTD | 13565342 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Jais taxi | Procurement ID: PDNM-3594-LPWW | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| JDS Travel | Procurement ID: PRDD-4583-WWWH | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats | - |
| JK TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 15673254 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| KADERTAXI | Procurement ID: PCHZ-5854-PMJG | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| KBay Taxis | Procurement ID: PBWG-7589-TMGH | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Liberty Cars Poole | Procurement ID: PPDN-9843-PGYL | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| LINK TRAVEL LTD | 15133866 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| LINK TRAVEL POOL LTD | 15952045 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| MOBILE RADIO CARS LIMITED | 11867113 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| M & R GOODMAN LIMITED | 04900968 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| PARAGON TRAVEL PHC LTD | 07222149 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats · Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| POOLE RADIO CABS LIMITED | 02360504 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| PRESTIGE CABS LIMITED | 15298472 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| PRIORITY FOCUS LTD | 15723381 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| RADIO TAXIS (SOUTHAMPTON) LIMITED | 01867707 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| UK RESOURCING LIMITED | 10893912 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Roberto Mendonca | Procurement ID: PGNZ-3187-XLLL | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| SMOOTH CABS LIMITED | 13599734 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| SOUTH EXPRESS CABS LIMITED | 14699803 | ~£3,217,391 | 1 lot Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| Tina Turner Contracts | Procurement ID: PRLG-6135-QNGZ | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats · Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| TUTUMTRAVEL LTD | 16563221 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| UNITED TAXIS LIMITED | 02957583 | ~£3,217,391 | 2 lots Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
| ZAZA CARS LTD | 15200117 | ~£3,217,391 | 3 lots Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats · Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats · Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 3 lots, each awarded separately. 81 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats Sept 2026 – Aug 2031 | £4,490,868 | 12 | Charlie Browns Buses DORSET TRUST TRAVEL JDS Travel Tina Turner Contracts | active |
| Lot 2 Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats Sept 2026 – Aug 2031 | £12,342,315 | 46 | Atlas Cabs Bournemouth Local Cars Bournemouth Taxi DORCHESTER CHAUFFEURS Expresso Taxis Jais taxi KADERTAXI KBay Taxis Liberty Cars Poole Roberto Mendonca Tina Turner Contracts | active |
| Lot 3 Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats Sept 2026 – Aug 2031 | £1,669,571 | 23 | Atlas Cabs Bournemouth Local Cars Expresso Taxis Liberty Cars Poole | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| ZAZA CARS LTD | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3 |
| A L BENNETT'S TRANSPORT LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| ANDY PARSONS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| APPLE CABS SOUTH LTD | Lots 2, 3, 1 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| ARIEL DORSET LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| Atlas Cabs | Lots 2, 3, 1 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| Bournemouth Local Cars | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| CMG TRAVEL LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| COLEHILL AND WIMBORNE RADIO CABS LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| DIAL A CAB LTD | Lots 2, 3, 1 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| DORSET ELITE TAXIS LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| DORSET TRANSPORT LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| Expresso Taxis | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| FRIENDLY CARS LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| Liberty Cars Poole | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| MOBILE RADIO CARS LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| PARAGON TRAVEL PHC LTD | Lots 1, 2, 3 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| POOLE RADIO CABS LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| RADIO TAXIS (SOUTHAMPTON) LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| Tina Turner Contracts | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| TUTUMTRAVEL LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| UK RESOURCING LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| UNITED TAXIS LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| 24 X 7 LTD. | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| A ONE POOLE TAXI LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| Bournemouth Taxi | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| Charlie Browns Buses | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| DISABLED TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| DISCOVER DORSET LIMITED | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| DORCHESTER CHAUFFEURS | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| DORSET TRUST TRAVEL | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| EALING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| I@CAR LTD | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| Jais taxi | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlot 2 |
| JDS Travel | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| JK TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| KADERTAXI | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| KBay Taxis | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| LINK TRAVEL LTD | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| LINK TRAVEL POOL LTD | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| M & R GOODMAN LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| PRESTIGE CABS LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| PRIORITY FOCUS LTD | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| Roberto Mendonca | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| SMOOTH CABS LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| SOUTH EXPRESS CABS LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| BB EXECUTIVE LIMITED | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| DIRECT ACCESS TRAVEL LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Unsuccessful |
| New Forest Travel | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| QUAY TAXIS LTD | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| ZIPPE TRANSPORT LTD | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £922,737 in 62 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary (2012-06-14 to 2026-02-25).