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title: "Batch 751 - School Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04df03"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Batch 751 - School Transport Services

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04df03

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Batch 751 - School Transport Services" was undertaken by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, a regional authority based in Leeds, under the open procedure. The process, which covered the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport, aimed to secure school transport services across West Yorkshire. The tender was structured in Lots for an initial term of two years, extendable for up to three additional years, culminating in a possible five-year contract. The procurement reached the award stage and was completed with contracts being signed on 1st July 2025. Potential bidders had until 18th March 2025 to submit their proposals electronically or in written form.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those with experience in educational contexts. Small to medium-sized enterprises located in or around West Yorkshire, with capacities to provide safe and reliable transport solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The opportunity to engage with several service types within the Lots could further support diverse business growth and adaptation. Successful suppliers included both SMEs and larger companies, highlighting a competitive yet accessible market for businesses of varying scales within the region.

## Notice

Procurement for the provision of school transport services accross West Yorkshire. Services are tendered in Lots and for an intial two (2) year term, with three (3) x one (1) year extension options to bring the maximum contract term to five (5) years. The Lots include either a mixture of, or only, the following service types: standard home-to-school services, mybus primary home-to-school services, and swimming/leisure services.

### Lot Information

Batch 751 - School Transport Services

The Lots include either a mixture of, or only, the following service types: standard home-to-school services, mybus primary home-to-school services, and swimming services. Tenderers should refer to tender documents for further information on lots. Additional information: Contract value is anticipated maximum value of contracts to be awarded, inclusive of extension options.

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extension options at the discretion of the Combined Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039526-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000,000 |
| Lots value | £19,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,688,067 |

## 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | A&A COACH TRAVEL; DM MOTOR SERVICES; FIRST WEST YORKSHIRE; HARROGATE COACH TRAVEL LTD T/A CONNEXIONSBUSES; HUNTERS COACHES; J&B TRAVEL; KILVINGTONS OF LEEDS; LETHERS TRAVEL; TETLEYS MOTOR SERVICES; TJS TRAVEL; TS TRAVEL GROUPS; WEST YORKSHIRE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039526-2025
- 14 Feb 2025 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005061-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89177&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

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