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title: "York and North Yorkshire Bus Reform Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0548c3"
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published: "2025-08-15"
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# York and North Yorkshire Bus Reform Study

Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0548c3

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049080-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 10:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049080-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 14:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035165-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032374-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049080-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035165-2025
  25th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032374-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://yortender.eusupply.com
  All tender documentation, including the specification can be found on https://yortender.eusupply.com under reference 100349.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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