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24 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council initiated the tender process titled "September 2026 Bus Contracts" under Lot 1 of the '2368 Passenger Transport DPS'. It involves procuring bus transport services within East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, through a restricted procedure. The procurement process, classified under CPV 60000000 for transport services, has been completed with the contract awarded on 12th June 2026 and commencing on 7th September 2026. The contract period extends until 31st August 2031, covering six public transport routes. The selective procurement method aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) concluded successfully, with a total contract value of £2,322,833 GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in road transport services, hire of passenger transport vehicles, and those providing bus and coach hire with drivers. Companies well-suited to compete include those offering comprehensive transport solutions capable of meeting the detailed service specifications set by the Council. With the procurement favouring SMEs and voluntary sector organisations, businesses within these categories are particularly well-placed to leverage existing capacities or pivot their services to participate in future opportunities in this sector. Engaging with contracts such as this can provide consistent revenue streams and enhanced business credibility in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

September 2026 Bus Contracts

Notice Description

This was a call for competition under Lot 1 of '2368 Passenger Transport DPS' for the procurement of bus transport contracts for East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The DPS is open from 01 December 2020 to 30 November 2027, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union under reference 2020/S 167-406030 on 28 August 2020. Six public transport routes within the East Riding of Yorkshire boundary were being tendered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc821dab-b885-40c9-85ff-e0c4fe831a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d67c287-21dc-4e45-965c-f558954c5752
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
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)

60100000 - Road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,322,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,322,833 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
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)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BEVERLEY COMMUNITY LIFT

GOOLE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT GROUP

NORTH HOLDERNESS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

SWEYNE COACHES

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