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title: "Batch 741 School Transport Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043768"
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# Batch 741 School Transport Procurement

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043768

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Batch 741 School Transport Procurement" by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is now in the award stage, with contracts having been awarded and signed on 6th June 2024. This procurement was for transport services, specifically school transport (bus) services, primarily across Kirklees and Calderdale for a period of three years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. Key dates included the contract signing on 6th June 2024 and the release date of the award notice on 6th September 2024. The successful suppliers for this tender are Transdev Blazefield Ltd and Lether’s Travel Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, especially those capable of providing reliable school bus services. Companies focused on vehicle maintenance, driver training, and effective management and communication are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The emphasis on quality and social value, alongside price, indicates that bidding organisations must demonstrate comprehensive service capabilities and community benefits. This contract, valued at approximately £2.7 million, underscores the scale and importance of the opportunity for growth within the regional school transport sector of West Yorkshire.

## Notice

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has awarded contracts for School Transport (Bus) Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WYCA has tendered a number of school transport routes across the region, primarily in Kirklees and Calderdale for a period of 3 years.

Options: Multiple routes available for bidders to tender for. Please see Annex 7 - Route Information.

Lot 2

WYCA has tendered a number of school transport routes across the region, primarily in Kirklees and Calderdale for a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028643-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,698,817 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LETHER’S TRAVEL; TRANSDEV BLAZEFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028643-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007284-2024
- 6 Feb 2024 at 00:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003794-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/6yNSPs00jn
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76762&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com

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