Award

Student Bus Tickets EYMS

HULL COLLEGE

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AwardUpdate

12 Sep 2025 at 08:01

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Hull College has awarded a contract for the provision of student bus tickets to EYMS Group, utilising the Direct Award Regulation 41 under the NPA2023. The procurement specifically targets transport services within the East Yorkshire boundary, facilitating student commutes to and from Hull College. The procurement process is now in the award update stage. With a contract value of £180,000, the contract commenced on 11th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026. Located at Wilberforce Drive, Hull, HU1 3DG, Hull College plays an active role as the buying organisation in this procurement process, which is categorised under 'services' for transport tickets.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation and passenger services, particularly those familiar with the East Yorkshire region. With the focus on SMEs, businesses in this category can leverage this opportunity to establish a robust relationship with an educational institution like Hull College. Such contracts can aid in business growth through stable revenue streams from service delivery over the contract period. The method of a direct award underlines the necessity of reliable service provision, allowing businesses with proven expertise in the required niche a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Student Bus Tickets EYMS

Notice Description

Hull College would like to Direct Award using NPA2023 Section 41. Due to the transport links in the East Yorkshire Boundary and public transport link services to Hull College, we would like to award EYMS for the student bus tickets to and from Hull College during term time only. The following justification applies in relation to section 41.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c233b4af-e3fa-477e-b787-2d5abe95ef12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0a2a31-de5e-495a-8165-f9ccd8f62b14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award Regulation 41
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34980000 - Transport tickets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Susan Navier
Contact Email
susan.navier@hull-college.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01482 329943

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EYMS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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