UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

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.

The Council has acquired a site on Cardale Park, Otley Road, Harrogate for the development of extra care housing. The Lead Organisation will have the capacity, expertise and responsibility for delivering (or leading collaborative arrangements with other organisations to deliver) the following: • Design and build • Finance • Scheme operation and service delivery The value of the scheme is anticipated to be approximately £36,000,000 including VAT. The potential subsidy value of the scheme is anticipated to be approximately £0 - £2,250,000 including VAT. However, any subsidy requested is not guaranteed and any Application will be assessed in accordance with Volume 5 Subsidy Scheme Conditions. The contract duration is anticipated to be 27 years and 2 months from 01 May 2027 to 31 August 2054, with an indicative start on site date of 01 September 2027 to allow for the scheme to be operational by Autumn 2029. Please note that dates are indicative and may change subject to planning approvals. Please see tender documentation for more information.

The Authority is seeking a supplier to construct a Care and Support Hubs (CSH) for specialist residential care, including dementia and transition care from Hospital to Home in Harrogate North Yorkshire. The Authority is seeking a contractor to predominantly deliver the construction work. The scope of the work is defined as traditional construction method.

The Authority is seeking a supplier to construct a Care and Support Hubs (CSH) for specialist residential care, including dementia and transition care from Hospital to Home in Scarborough North Yorkshire. The Authority is seeking a contractor to predominantly deliver the construction work. The scope of the work is defined as traditional construction method.

North Yorkshire Council would like to engage with the market to help inform the development of its approach for the delivery of Electric Vehicle Charging Network.