Award

Batch 751 - School Transport Services

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 10:17

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Batch 751 - School Transport Services" was undertaken by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, a regional authority based in Leeds, under the open procedure. The process, which covered the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport, aimed to secure school transport services across West Yorkshire. The tender was structured in Lots for an initial term of two years, extendable for up to three additional years, culminating in a possible five-year contract. The procurement reached the award stage and was completed with contracts being signed on 1st July 2025. Potential bidders had until 18th March 2025 to submit their proposals electronically or in written form.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those with experience in educational contexts. Small to medium-sized enterprises located in or around West Yorkshire, with capacities to provide safe and reliable transport solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The opportunity to engage with several service types within the Lots could further support diverse business growth and adaptation. Successful suppliers included both SMEs and larger companies, highlighting a competitive yet accessible market for businesses of varying scales within the region.

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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.

Lot Information

Batch 751 - School Transport Services

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 services. Tenderers should refer to tender documents for further information on lots. Additional information: Contract value is anticipated maximum value of contracts to be awarded, inclusive of extension options.

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extension options at the discretion of the Combined Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04df03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039526-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,688,067 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Harry Walton
Contact Email
harry.walton@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
TLE4 West Yorkshire

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

DM MOTOR SERVICES

FIRST WEST YORKSHIRE

HARROGATE COACH TRAVEL LTD T/A CONNEXIONSBUSES

HUNTERS COACHES

J&B TRAVEL

KILVINGTONS OF LEEDS

LETHERS TRAVEL

TETLEYS MOTOR SERVICES

TJS TRAVEL

TS TRAVEL GROUPS

WEST YORKSHIRE TRAVEL

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