Short Notice Transport Services Framework Agreement

The Council needs to establish a framework agreement with multiple qualified transport suppliers to respond quickly to urgent, short-notice transport requests. This framework is essential for meeting statutory obligations to deliver transport services with minimal notice periods—sometimes within hours or the same day—for single journeys or brief assignments. Appointed suppliers will be pre-qualified and available to receive urgent requests via direct telephone contact, eliminating delays from competitive tendering. This streamlined process ensures rapid mobilisation while maintaining service quality and compliance. The framework primarily covers social care and home-to-school transport, but extends to any urgent short-notice transport need (excluding ambulance or medical transport services). If you are a transport provider capable of responding flexibly to emergency requirements with suitable vehicles and experienced drivers, this opportunity allows you to join an approved supplier pool and access regular work through direct appointment.