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Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Interim Evaluation

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Interim Evaluation," classified under evaluation consultancy services within the broader category of services. This contract, awarded to Wavehill Limited, is set in the United Kingdom and was formalised on 16th December 2025, with a publication date of 23rd January 2026. The contract period spans from 5th January 2026 to 30th October 2026, concluding under a restricted procedure procurement method. The project aims to provide an interim evaluation of the impact and value for money of the BSIP, with a focus on informing future investment strategies for the bus network.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for consulting firms specialising in evaluation and research consultancy services, who can benefit from engaging in high-impact public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive programme assessments can leverage this contract to build a strong portfolio in the transportation and public services sectors. The procurement's selective nature suggests that experienced firms, particularly those classified as SMEs, may find this tender conducive to showcasing their capacity for impactful consultancy in public transport improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Interim Evaluation

Notice Description

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has appointed a Consulting firm to provide an interim evaluation of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) to assess the impact and Value-for-Money (VfM) of the programme to date, as well as collating lessons learnt from the programme to help inform the approach to franchising and the trade-offs involved with future investment in the bus network. This is an ongoing programme following timescale and funding extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e07d060-7072-491d-a9b4-89116bfe99fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c98b91-0640-4e59-9bd5-b5534d55401b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,981 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEHILL

Further Information

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