Planning

Mainstream, SEN, and Local Bus Services Transport

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Mainstream, Special Educational Need (SEN), and Local Bus Services Transport. This procurement, identified as "120-NYC-EN," falls under the services category within the transport services industry. The process is currently in the planning stage, with further notice expected by 4th July 2025. The contract, valued at £208,000,000 net (£249,600,000 gross), is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2029. The council, located in Northallerton, United Kingdom, aims to establish a framework agreement suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with services concentrated in the UKE2 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing mainstream and SEN transport solutions. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the procurement's focus on inclusivity. Winning this contract could provide a stable revenue stream over the four-year period, fostering business growth by engaging with public sector clients and enhancing service offerings. Businesses with a solid track record in transport services, strong operational capabilities in the specified region, and an interest in public authority engagements would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream, SEN, and Local Bus Services Transport

Notice Description

The provision of Mainstream, Special Educational Need (SEN), and Local Bus Services Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052396
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026665-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£208,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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