Ground Transportation Framework for UK

Authority: British Council (Local council)

Framework agreement8 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable

Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60)Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services (63) Delivery: UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)

+9 more

Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)Wales (UKL)Scotland (UKM)

Framework ceiling (notional)£640,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 26 Oct 2026

Lots 8see the lot list below

Framework period 2 yrsends 6 Dec 2028 · up to 6 Dec 2030 with extensions · starts 7 Dec 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The British Council is seeking to appoint vehicle driven transport services specifically, standard car transportation, executive chauffeur car hire and coach services on its behalf during visits from overseas delegations and or the transportation of staff, guests and stakeholders and on an as needed basis.

How the procedure runs: The procedure will comprise an initial tender stage, followed by supplier clarification and a Best and FINAL Tender stage.

CPV: Road transport services · Support services for land, water and air transport · Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Type: Closed framework
Call-offs: call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Places: up to 8 suppliers
Framework period: 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 7 Dec 2026

Published description of the framework

The British Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement comprising 2 Lots for ground transportation, with each Lot further divided into four regions: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. For each region within each Lot, the Framework Agreement will be awarded to the highest-ranked supplier. Suppliers can apply multiple regions within a Lot where they can deliver the services. There shall be no restriction on the number of Framework Agreements that may be awarded to the same supplier across multiple regions and/or Lots.

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £80,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Coaches, Minibuses and Cars - EnglandRenewal UK, North East +8 2 yrsSMEPublished value£448,000

Coaches, Minibuses and Cars services in England

Contract period: 7 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Dec 2030 with extensionsValue: £448,000 exc. VAT · £537,600 inc. VAT

Delivery: UK, North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligible

Extensions: The initial framework agreement will be for an initial two year term with the option to extend for up to two additional 12 month periodsAuthority reference: 1A

60100000 Road transport services 63500000 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services 63700000 Support services for land, water and air transport

Lot #2Coaches, Minibuses and Cars in ScotlandRenewal Scotland 2 yrsSMEPublished value£40,000

Provide Coaches, Minibuses and Cars services in Scotland

Contract period: 7 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Dec 2030 with extensionsValue: £40,000 exc. VAT · £48,000 inc. VAT

Delivery: ScotlandEligibility: SME eligible