Bus Framework
Key Facts
Framework Number: TPPLPSBUS01
Framework Period: 17 December 2025 - 16 December 2029
PA23 Contract Arranged by: Procurement Services
PA23 Contract Notice:
2025/S 000-051145
PA23 Award Notice:
2025/S 000-078112
Last Updated: 13 May 2026
Bus Framework User Guide
Framework Scope
The Vehicle Daily Rental framework operated by Procurement Services will provide you with compliant solutions if you are looking to hire a vehicle. Verified suppliers on this framework are selected to fulfil all your fleet requirements and needs.
Please see the framework user guide for all awarded suppliers.
The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) are a private limited company offering a range of procurement solutions and services to the Public Sector. Developed in partnership with authorities such as Procurement Services, our products and services maximise the efficiency of our member organisations, deliver value for money and meet public procurement regulations.
Through our collaborative approach, members are able to obtain fully supported procurement solutions, with the added value of product specific technical expertise to help you scope product and procurement specifications. By blending Public Sector values with Private Sector ethos we can maximise our members purchasing power, not just to save money but also to improve quality.
Vehicle chassis, converted and unconverted 5 seats and above. Vehicles to operate on any of petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), hydrogen and biofuel. This Lot is for the purchase of either unconverted chassis or converted chassis from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). If a converted vehicle is required under this lot, the converter may either be nominated by the member or the OEM will use their preferred convertor (e.g they may be a convertor external to this framework). For clarity, purchases from this lot will be made from OEMs or suppliers of chassis (unconverted/converted) that have been appointed to the fraemwork in this Lot. Converted chassis or coach-built vehicles purchased from this Lot, from the OEM, may be for any style or type enisaged within the scope of Lots 2-4.
Van conversions 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles, for all passenger transportation purposes including SEND, NEPTS, community transport and care homes. Vehicles to operate on any of petrol, diesel, hyrbid, electric, LPG, (liquid petroleum gas), hydrogen and biofuel. This Lot is for the purchase of converted chassis from the convertors appointed to the framework. Members can if they choose to, nominate and/or provide the necessary chassis’ for conversion and pay for the conversion only. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to members within this Lot.
Coach built 5-35 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles, for all passenger transportation purposes including SEND, NEPTS, community transport and care homes. Vehicles to operate on any of petrol, diesel, hyrbid, electric, LPG, (liquid petroleum gas), hydrogen and biofuel. This Lot is for the purchase of converted chassis from the convertors appointed to the framework. Members can if they choose to, nominate and/or provide the necessary chassis’ for conversion and pay for the conversion only. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to members within this Lot.
36 seats and above, buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles.
Vehicles can be for all passenegr transportation purposes including SEND, NEPTS, community transport
and care homes. Vehicles to operate on any of petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas),
hydrogen and biofuel. Members can if they choose to, nominate and/or provide the necessary chassis’
for conversion and pay for the conversion only. Converters can make available for sale ex-demonstration
vehicles to members within this Lot.
For provision of community and/or passenger transport service contracts. Services with the provision to carry 9 or more passengers. Vehicle used in the provision of services to include minibuses, buses and coaches. Wheelchair accessible variants will be required. Passenger assistants/escorts may be required by contracting authorities for some services, this is optional and defined by individual contracting authorities.
- LOT 1 - Vehicle chassis, converted and unconverted 5 seats and above (23 suppliers)
- LOT 2 - Van conversions 5-36 seat accessible and non accessible vehicles
- LOT 3 - Coach built 5-35 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
- LOT 4 - 36 seats and above, buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles
- LOT 5 - Community/Passenger Transport Services: Including driver/operator - SEND transport, PTS, community transport & care homes.
How to access the framework
You will need to create a new account with both the supplier and with TPPL, if you do not already have these in place. Contact enquiries@tppl.co.uk or 01954 250517 directly with your requirements and they will be able to help. Quote the reference “TPPLCSKL03” to receive beneficial pricing and be covered with terms & conditions from the preselected suppliers awarded to this framework. Please ensure that you quote the reference “TPPLCSKL03” on all correspondence to ensure preferential rates.