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York and North Yorkshire Bus Reform Study

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 10:50

TenderUpdate

25 Jun 2025 at 14:53

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for the York and North Yorkshire Bus Reform Study. This contract was awarded on 14th August 2025 to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP for services designed to explore reform options for local bus services. The study aims to assist the authority in understanding and potentially taking greater control of bus operations in the region, which falls under the industry category of Transport services. The procurement method adopted was an open, below-threshold competition, and the contract period runs from 18th August 2025 to 17th February 2026, with a potential extension available until 16th May 2026.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the transport industry, particularly those focused on strategic planning and reform. Organisations that can offer targeted, localised insights and strategies for public transport systems will find this contract particularly beneficial. The contract award criteria of 70% quality and 30% price highlights the authority's commitment to obtaining high-quality, expert input, making it an excellent prospect for experienced consultants in transport services seeking to expand their portfolio and contribute to meaningful regional development initiatives.

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Notice Title

York and North Yorkshire Bus Reform Study

Notice Description

Y&NYCA are conducting a procurement for an experienced consultant to explore the options available to the Mayor to reform, or even take greater control, of bus services in our area. The study will require an assessment of the particular features and attributes of our bus network, our communities and our geography. We do not want a generic study of bus reform options, we require a focused study that considers the particular needs and constraints that apply to York and North Yorkshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049080-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Chloe Wilcox
Contact Email
chloe.wilcox@york.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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