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Batch 751 - School Transport Services

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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14 Jul 2025 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for Batch 751, focusing on school transport services throughout West Yorkshire. The open procedure tender, classified under the transport services industry (CPV Code: 60000000), has reached the award stage. This procurement, structured into various Lots, encompasses services like standard home-to-school, mybus primary, and swimming/leisure services. The contract is set for an initial duration of two years, with possibilities for three annual extensions, totalling a potential contract term of five years. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, delivering services across the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The total value awarded is £18,821,486.73.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, especially those specialising in or having experience with educational transport solutions. The procurement was open to SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging a broader spectrum of participants. Companies providing transport services can leverage this opportunity to expand in the West Yorkshire region. Given the scale and structured Lots of the contract, large transport providers are well-positioned to compete, promising potential growth and diversification for businesses like A&A Coach Travel Ltd and DM Motor Services Ltd, who were part of the awarded suppliers. This tender's structured framework and potential long-term engagement make it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to consolidate their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Batch 751 - School Transport Services

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of school transport services accross West Yorkshire. Services are tendered in Lots and for an intial two (2) year term, with three (3) x one (1) year extension options to bring the maximum contract term to five (5) years. The Lots include either a mixture of, or only, the following service types: standard home-to-school services, mybus primary home-to-school services, and swimming/leisure services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6029908-f546-43aa-8388-845aebe0e5de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8523f065-6fa6-40c5-b9ed-e08c540a9f95
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,821,486 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

A&A Coach Travel Limited

DM MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED

First West Yorkshire Limited

Harrogate coach travel ltd T/A Connexionsbuses

Hunters Coaches Limited

J B Travel

Kilvingtons Of Leeds

LETHER'S TRAVEL LTD

Tetley's Motor Services Limited

TJ's Travel Ltd

TS Travels Group Ltd

West Yorkshire Travel Limited

Further Information

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