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# Passenger Transport Open Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/passenger-transport-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-052396). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The North Yorkshire Council: "Passenger Transport Open Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £837,500,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: yortender.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The North Yorkshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-north-yorkshire-council-ons-e06000065)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £837,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 5 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Road transport services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKE2, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/passenger-transport-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-052396#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-052396`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/passenger-transport-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-052396#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [yortender.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyortender.eu-supply.com%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/passenger-transport-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-052396#participate

## Description
North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to join its Passenger Transport Open Framework. The Open Framework is being established to provide a range of passenger transport services, including Home to School Transport and other transport-related services, through a diverse network of approved Suppliers with relevant expertise and capabilities. The Open Framework will be divided into the following Lots
• Lot 1 - Vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats (including accessible vehicles)
• Lot 2 - Vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats (including accessible vehicles)
• Lot 3 - Vehicles with 17 or more passenger seats
Lots are categorised according to vehicle seating capacity and/or accessibility provisions rather than vehicle size. Suppliers may apply for all Lots that are relevant to the services they are able to provide.
The majority of the transport will be provided within the North Yorkshire boundary however there is an element that will be delivered out of the area.
This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023.
To support the development of this procurement, the Authority issued a Request for Information (RFI) on 3 February 2025. The RFI was published to the market to gather feedback from existing and potential suppliers on key aspects of the proposed framework, including:
• Procurement processes and documentation
• Pricing approaches and market conditions
• Barriers to participation and supplier engagement
In addition, the Authority worked in partnership with Go4Growth to deliver a supplier engagement webinar. The session provided an overview of the Open Framework model and covered topics including:
• Understanding Open Frameworks
• Registration requirements for the Central Digital Platform
• Available support tools to assist with the tendering process
• The proposed high-level procurement timetable
This market engagement activity has helped inform the development of the Open Framework and ensures that the procurement process is accessible, transparent,
and reflective of current market conditions.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Up to 8 passenger seats (including accessible vehicles
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £452,250,000
- **Description:** All transport services are in scope for lot 1. The vehicles shall be licenced private hire or hackney carriages.  All private hire vehicles used by the Supplier must be licensed by the same authority that issued the supplier's Private Hire Operator L...
- **Contract Period:** 23/11/2026 to 22/11/2034
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: 9-16 PASSENGER SEATS (INCLUDING ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £117,250,000
- **Description:** All transport services are in scope for lot 2. All vehicles shall be operated under a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence held by the supplier. Two or more Hackney Carriages and/or Private Hire vehicles may be utilised, where the mi...
- **Contract Period:** 23/11/2026 to 22/11/2034

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: 17+ PASSENGER SEATS
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £268,000,000
- **Description:** All transport services are in scope for lot 3. Vehicles licenced for 17 - 22 passengers which are accessible need to meet IPT requirements as set out in specifications, where required.
Vehicles licenced for 17 - 22 passengers which are accessible nee...
- **Contract Period:** 23/11/2026 to 22/11/2034

- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F081942-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-02T09:33:51.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T20:48:48.629Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-052396