Passenger Transport Services Framework Agreement - North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council is establishing an Open Framework to procure passenger transport services from qualified suppliers. This includes Home to School Transport and related services across the region and some surrounding areas. The framework is divided into three lots based on vehicle capacity: • Lot 1: Up to 8 passenger seats (including accessible vehicles) • Lot 2: 9 to 16 passenger seats (including accessible vehicles) • Lot 3: 17 or more passenger seats Suppliers can apply for multiple lots matching their capabilities. This is an open procedure tender under the Procurement Act 2023. The Council conducted market engagement including a Request for Information (RFI) on 3 February 2025 and a supplier webinar in partnership with Go4Growth to ensure the process is accessible and reflects current market conditions. The webinar covered Open Framework models, Central Digital Platform registration, tendering support tools, and the procurement timetable.