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title: "Bus Driver Training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4894e81-b331-40b9-9559-b8cdd5710a67"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Bus Driver Training

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4894e81-b331-40b9-9559-b8cdd5710a67

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## Summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for "Bus Driver Training" services within the education and training sector. The contract, awarded in Yorkshire and the Humber, was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender closed on 28th July 2025, with the contract running from 8th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The total value of the award is £625,000, with potential extensions that could increase this to approximately £2,500,000 by 2029. The buying organisation’s primary contact is Sukhninder Kaur, reachable via commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on vocational training for drivers. While this tender is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large organisations with expertise in this area could leverage such opportunities to expand their presence in the region. Realise Learning and Employment Limited, a large supplier based in Sheffield, is the current supplier. Businesses with experience in comprehensive training programmes and those looking to grow their influence in the education services sector should consider engaging with similar tenders as a means of fostering business growth.

## Notice

Optional 1 + 1 + 1 x 12 month extensions. Potential extension end date 31/07/2029. Should the Contract be extended would be estimated to be in the region of PS2,500,000 but this may vary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fb9e3-45dd-4542-b350-433dfc05c3d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fb9e3-45dd-4542-b350-433dfc05c3d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8fb9e3-45dd-4542-b350-433dfc05c3d2
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93760&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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