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Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, UKE32, S1 2BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
23500000.0 GBP
Gross: 28200000 GBP
Published
16 Dec 2025, 14:36
Deadline
14 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from companies who are interested in operating local bus including services in South Yorkshire. Participants are asked to note this opportunity is not the planned franchise opportunities which will be launched in 2026.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com

Link Description: All documents are available via ProContract tender portal.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083434-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 23,500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 28,200,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-12T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-09-04T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality - Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (90%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: All documents are available via ProContract tender portal.

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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