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Dewsbury Line Transport Study

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Dewsbury Line Transport Study is a public procurement process led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. With the objective of conducting a feasibility study for the Mass Transit System in West Yorkshire, this classified service procurement under the CPV code 71241000 has been executed through a selective, restricted procedure. The study's tendering phase concluded on 4th August 2025, and the subsequent contract period ranges from 24th November 2025 to 11th December 2026, encompassing the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Notably, the award was made on 8th January 2026 to WSP UK Ltd, with a contract value of £439,724.94.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the transport and infrastructure consultancy sectors. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies and analytical services in transportation infrastructure would find this opportunity rewarding. The contract's focus allows experienced consultancy firms, especially large-scale operations with a proven track record in handling similar projects, to leverage their capabilities in advising on strategic transport movements and system designs. The successful bidder, WSP UK Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale firm suitable for such high-profile engagements, set to influence the region's transport planning significantly.

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Notice Title

Dewsbury Line Transport Study

Notice Description

Transport Study for the Mass Transit System in West Yorkshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06fec014-b316-4a7a-9ee3-aa7ade8c1ee2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ebf963-0b03-4c5c-9951-8ea7d6769c5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£439,724 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Claire Shardlow
Contact Email
claire.shardlow@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1132517272

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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