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Bus Franchising Professional Services Support - Contract 2 (2026)

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Apr 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Bus Franchising Professional Services Support - Contract 2 (2026)." This tender, categorised under services, specifically focuses on highways consultancy services, with additional emphasis on infrastructure, construction, business analysis, project management, and general management consultancy. The procurement was conducted as a direct award and is in the award stage. The contract began on 10th April 2026 and will run until 9th April 2030. The tender locations include the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions. The total value of the award to Ernst & Young LLP, the appointed supplier, is £2,571,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in professional and technical support services, particularly in transportation and infrastructure sectors. As the process was a direct award, it indicates a strategic selection of a supplier, suggesting that organisations looking to expand in public sector consultancy should consider building strong relationships with local authorities like the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Businesses with expertise in multi-faceted consultancy services encompassing various domains such as project management and business analysis would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Franchising Professional Services Support - Contract 2 (2026)

Notice Description

A supplier has been appointed to provide technical support for bus franchising, covering contracting, network and asset activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44ebbee-d87c-4294-ae71-aafedead2835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,571,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2030 4-5 years
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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

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