Published date: 25 February 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 9 March 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60140000

  • Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60170000

  • Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60172000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£500,000 to £1,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP1017127308

Published date

25 February 2026

Closing date

9 March 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

30 June 2026

Contract end date

29 June 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Clearsprings Ready Homes is providing advance notice of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of transportation services. The requirement is limited to the supply and operation of coaches and buses, including drivers, to support passenger movements associated with operational activities at the Manston site and surrounding locations as required.
The services are expected to include, but are not limited to:
•Scheduled and ad-hoc passenger transport using coaches and buses
•Vehicle provision with appropriately licensed and vetted drivers
•Short-notice and surge capacity to meet operational demand
•Compliance with all relevant UK transport, safety, and safeguarding regulations
•Operational coordination with the Clearpring's on-site teams
•Maintenance, fuel, insurance, and all associated operating costs
•Social value delivery aligned with Authority priorities
Clearsprings Ready Homes anticipates that services may operate on a 24/7 basis, subject to operational requirements.

More information

Links

Additional text

If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to these mailboxes:
crhtenders@clearsprings.co.uk
ericshaw@clearsprings.co.uk
bossafemiojomo@ready-homes.com
•Company Name
•Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company
•A short description (1-2 paragraphs) of your Company's capabilities in this area,
This notice does not constitute a call for competition.A separate Contract Notice or Invitation to Tender may be issued at a later date.
For further information and future updates, interested suppliers should monitor the opportunity via the Delta e-Sourcing portal.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Eric Shaw

Address

Registered office 26 Brook Road
Rayleigh
SS6 7XJ
UK

Telephone

07503512085

Email

crhtenders@clearsprings.co.uk