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Technical advice and support to the development of SYMCA's Bus Reform Programme

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 09:22

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) recently completed a procurement process to acquire technical advice and support for the development of its Bus Reform Programme, focused on potential bus franchising in South Yorkshire. This contract was classified under the CPV code 79000000, pertaining to business services such as consulting. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, specifically targeted towards services, with the entire process transitioning from the tender stage, initiated on 24th January 2025, to completion. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP on 4th April 2025, to cover services from 5th April to 31st July 2025. The value of the contract is £30,000, with the work to take place in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in legal, marketing, and consulting services. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntarily and community sector enterprises, as indicated by the procurement criteria. Companies within these sectors could leverage the opportunity to establish themselves as key players in regional transport improvements, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations with public entities. Moreover, involvement in such public sector initiatives can enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility, fostering long-term business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical advice and support to the development of SYMCA's Bus Reform Programme

Notice Description

The opportunity is for Technical advice and support to the development of SYMCA's Bus Reform Programme. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are seeking to appoint technical advisors to support the development of a comprehensive delivery programme for bus reform in South Yorkshire, including development of the commercial aspects of potential bus franchising.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcf9e3b-d161-4855-8a05-d6604ae4d14d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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