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03 Jul 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for the "PT1092FBP Freedom Bus Pass Agreement - East Yorkshire Buses 2026-27". This contract focuses on the provision of Freedom Bus Passes for care leavers in the region during 2026-2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services, with East Yorkshire Motor Services Limited appointed as the supplier. The procurement process was completed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, under the special regime of concession contracts. Key dates include the contract award on 2nd July 2026 and the contract period set to begin on 6th July 2026 and end on 31st March 2027. The contracting authority is based in Beverley, United Kingdom, in the region of UKE12.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of providing bus pass solutions. Businesses with experience in managing transport services, particularly for public authority contracts, would find this contract well-suited to their strengths. By securing contracts with local councils such as East Riding of Yorkshire, firms can establish a steady stream of revenue and build strong relationships with public sector clients, potentially opening doors to similar opportunities in the future. Companies aiming to expand their service offerings to public authorities, particularly in the transport sector, may find this contract particularly beneficial for strategic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PT1092FBP Freedom Bus Pass Agreement - East Yorkshire Buses 2026-27

Notice Description

Provision of Freedom Bus Passes for East Riding care leavers in 2026-27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c342
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062713-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,672 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST YORKSHIRE MOTOR SERVICES

Further Information

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