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Bus Driver Training

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for "Bus Driver Training" services within the education and training sector. The contract, awarded in Yorkshire and the Humber, was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender closed on 28th July 2025, with the contract running from 8th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The total value of the award is £625,000, with potential extensions that could increase this to approximately £2,500,000 by 2029. The buying organisation’s primary contact is Sukhninder Kaur, reachable via commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on vocational training for drivers. While this tender is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large organisations with expertise in this area could leverage such opportunities to expand their presence in the region. Realise Learning and Employment Limited, a large supplier based in Sheffield, is the current supplier. Businesses with experience in comprehensive training programmes and those looking to grow their influence in the education services sector should consider engaging with similar tenders as a means of fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Bus Driver Training

Notice Description

Optional 1 + 1 + 1 x 12 month extensions. Potential extension end date 31/07/2029. Should the Contract be extended would be estimated to be in the region of PS2,500,000 but this may vary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4894e81-b331-40b9-9559-b8cdd5710a67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fb9e3-45dd-4542-b350-433dfc05c3d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sukhninder Kaur
Contact Email
commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT

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