Open tenders / Transport & taxis
Planned procurement · Notice 101916-2026
Preliminary Market Engagement - Passenger Transport Minibus Services
- Value
- £30m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- London
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Sep 2027 – 31 Aug 2032
In plain English
Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are asking suppliers for views ahead of re-tendering their minibus transport for children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities, in London. The contract is estimated at £30,000,000 and would run from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2032; this is market engagement only and is not yet open for bids.
Good fit for: Established minibus and passenger transport operators experienced in SEND school and day centre routes.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Westminster City Council (WCC) and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) are considering options for the re-procurement of their Passenger Transport Minibus services. This preliminary market engagement will help the Councils determine the most appropriate procurement model, lot structure and commercial arrangements. The current service provides transport for children and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across WCC and RBKC. It currently operates approximately 45 children’s routes and 7 adult routes across the Bi-Borough, providing transport to schools, colleges, day centres and other community settings. The estimated annual spend is approximately £3 million.
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. The notice gives the buyer's team as procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 28 Oct 2026.
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