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Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council

Knowsley Council

Awarded
services
SME-friendly
VCSE-friendly
6 lots

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Key details

Contracting authority
Knowsley Council
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Huyton
Delivery: North East England, United Kingdom
Contract value
£446,000,000ex VAT
£535,200,000 inc VAT
Submissions closed
19 January 2026
Published
5 December 2025

Procurement

Contract period
1 April 2026 - 31 March 2034
8 years
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
CPV classifications
  • 60120000 Taxi services
  • 80340000 Special education services

What happened

Knowsley Council awarded this contract to 24 X 7 LTD. worth £80,000,000 on 14 Apr 2026. The contract runs until 31 Mar 2034.

Description

The Councils require the provision of Transport Services, including for young people between home and school (the "Services"). The Supplier will be expected to provide the Services for specific Councils, with the aims of good quality, safety, value for money and sustainability. The Councils also aim to avoid disruption in supply.

Full description

The Councils require the provision of Transport Services, including for young people between home and school (the "Services"). The Supplier will be expected to provide the Services for specific Councils, with the aims of good quality, safety, value for money and sustainability. The Councils also aim to avoid disruption in supply.

  • Passenger assistants - The Supplier will provide a PA where required.
  • To transport other types of passengers (outside of school run hours):
    • Elderly people
    • Council employees

2 Breakdown of Requirements

1. SEND Children's Home to School Transport including Post 16 transport

  • Bluebell Park & East Croft Primary, Kirkby - Approx 185 Service users
  • Alt Bridge Huyton - Approx 240 Service users
  • Knowsley Central Huyton - Approx 90 Service users
  • Meadow Park Stockbridge Village and Northwood Kirkby - Approx 50 Service users
  • Yewtree and Finch Woods Halewood - Approx 90 Service users
  • Out of Borough - Approx 300 Service users
  • Post 16 (Higher Education and College Transport) - Approx 70 Service users

2. Children's Social Care Transport, Ad Hoc Adult Social Care Transport (Inside and Out of Borough) and Ad Hoc Transport for Council Employees and Members

3. Adults' Home to Day Centre Care and respite Transport

4. Adults' Transport - Day trips and excursions (Inside and Out of Borough)

Quantities and measures in this contract cannot be guaranteed

Awarded supplier

Supplier
24 X 7 LTD.
Award value
£80,000,000
Award date
14 April 2026

Contact

Address
Municipal Building, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU
Contact name
Sarah Keating

Identifiers

Notice ID
080236-2025
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05156d

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