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City of York Council · Local authority

In brief

City of York Council has announced plans to buy transport work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £6,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 11.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Delivery of York's home to school transport service for multiple routes to our maintained schools. We expect these to be delivered via buses of varying sizes and taxis. Our previous contract was split into 7 Lots with an approximate value of £5.6million total (excl VAT). Whilst we expect the value to remain similar but in line with cost increases, we are considering a restructure of the Lots. York is also considering including some of the shared routes for our Adult Social Care needs. This may increase the total value of the procurement by a further £400,000 excl VAT.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 095165-2026
  2. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 097786-2026

About the buyer

City of York CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

93

Awards

52
All tenders and awards from City of York Council

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From notice 095165-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 October 2026, last updated 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.