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Emergency AccessBus Provision

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has recently completed the procurement process for the Emergency AccessBus Provision, involving the award of a contract to DAWSONGROUP TRUCK AND TRAILER LIMITED. The initiative aims to address reliability issues within the existing fleet due to ageing vehicles by providing interim replacement buses to ensure the continuity of transport services. Classified under CPV codes for buses and coaches, as well as public-service buses, this contract falls within the services category, utilising a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The award was active from 30 March 2026, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 1 November 2026. While the location spans various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, the primary contact for coordination was Carla Shoesmith at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

This procurement proposition presents substantial opportunities for large-scale bus suppliers, although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are not the primary focus. Businesses equipped to provide reliable and accessible bus services within the specified contract period could leverage this into sustained growth, capitalising on the continuity needs of public transport services. The selective nature of the procurement process indicates that only pre-qualified suppliers were invited to tender, underlining the importance of industry experience and capacity within this sector. Suppliers that meet these criteria and can provide solutions for the specified categories are ideally positioned to compete for similar governmental contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency AccessBus Provision

Notice Description

The Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the urgent interim provision of a small number of replacement Access Buses. This procurement addresses significant reliability issues affecting parts of the existing fleet due to the age and condition of certain vehicles. The awarded contract will ensure continuity of accessible transport services for passengers by supplying suitable interim replacement vehicles to maintain service delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4148925-51c5-4756-9ab0-9e15c8a6c6f0
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 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

DAWSONGROUP TRUCK AND TRAILER

Further Information

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