Planning

Bus Reform Market Engagement

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

18 Apr 2023 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a tender titled "Bus Reform Market Engagement" in the services category. Following the election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin aims to bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares, contactless ticketing, and greener buses. The procurement process aims to explore different delivery models, including franchising and enhanced partnerships. The Alliance overseeing improvements in the region's bus network seeks to engage organisations inside and outside the region to discuss bus reform opportunities, potentially redefining the West Yorkshire bus market.

This tender presents an opportunity for bus operators within and outside West Yorkshire, as well as organisations considering entering the market. Interested parties will discuss models like Enhanced Partnership plus and franchising to benefit West Yorkshire residents. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in collaboration with commercial bus operators, is encouraging suppliers and operators to participate in shaping the region's bus network for future generations, fostering innovation and sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Bus Reform Market Engagement

Notice Description

Following her election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin pledged to 'bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares contactless ticketing and greener buses'. Therefore, in line with exploring different models for delivery (including franchising and enhanced partnership) in June 2021, the Combined Authority issued a Notice of Intent to conduct an assessment of a franchising scheme. The Combined Authority currently works in collaboration with existing commercial bus operators in West Yorkshire, via the West Yorkshire Bus Alliance, to oversee the delivery of improvements to the region's bus network. As of April 2022 the Alliance has functioned as an Enhanced Partnership. The Combined Authority would like to engage with organisations from both inside and outside of our region and further afield to discuss the potential of bus reform and the opportunity of redefining the West Yorkshire bus market for the first time in a generation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We would like to discuss this opportunity with bus operators who operate within West Yorkshire and outside of West Yorkshire currently. We would also like to speak to organisations who are potentially considering entering the market. In particular we would like to discuss and gain the view of potential suppliers/operators on an Enhanced Partnership plus model, taking our existing EP to the next stage or a franchising model. This is all in the context of what would ultimately work best for the residents of West Yorkshire. Additional information: Please contact the Commercial Team at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority via our email address: CommercialTeam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk and a member of the team will be in touch regarding a potential discussion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bf8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011140-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLE4 West Yorkshire

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

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