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22 Apr 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

York College is conducting a public procurement process titled "Provision of Student Transport," which covers 15 lots focused on transport services excluding waste transport. This initiative aims to provide daily transport services for students from their homes to the college and back during college term times. The procurement is being conducted as an open procedure and is in the Tender stage, inviting submissions until 19 May 2025. The contract, located in the United Kingdom, is valued at £6,143,565 and spans from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028, with possible renewals extending to 2030. Interested parties can submit their proposals in English, as the electronic submission policy is allowed.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those catering to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, provided they meet the required quality standards and have relevant experience. The selection and award criteria place a strong emphasis on price, service level, flexibility, supplier profile, as well as capability and capacity. Businesses with a robust profile in these areas stand a strong chance to compete and secure segments of this significant contract, potentially expanding their service range and client base within the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

York College - Provision of Student Transport

Notice Description

York College - Provision of Student Transport (15 Lots) The College is seeking a student transport service provision which will allow learners to travel from their home to the college site and back daily, college days only, Monday to Friday, and during term time only.

Lot Information

Route 1 - Northallerton

Route 1 - Northallerton description

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Route 2 - Kirbymoorside

Route 2 - Kirbymoorside description

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Route 3 - Scarborough

Route 3 - Scarborough description

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Route 4 - Filey

Route 4 - Filey description

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Route 5 - Nafferton

Route 5 - Nafferton description

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Route 6 - Ripon

Route 6 - Ripon description

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Route 7 - Goole

Route 7 - Goole description

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Route 8 - Leeds

Route 8 - Leeds description

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Route 9 - Selby

Route 9 - Selby description

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Route 10 - Bamby Moor

Route 10 - Bamby Moor description

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Route 11 - Harrogate

Route 11 - Harrogate description

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Route 12 - Market Weighton

Route 12 - Market Weighton description

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Route 13 - Howden

Route 13 - Howden description

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Route 14 - Wistow

Route 14 -Wistow description

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Route 15 - Knaresborough

Route 15 - Knaresborough description

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Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016112-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£6,143,565 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,143,565 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
York College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 2BB
Postcode Area
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Further Information

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