Planning

Bus Franchising in West Yorkshire - Market Engagement

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 Sep 2024 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Bus Franchising in West Yorkshire – Market Engagement." This process falls under the services category within the transport industry and aims to introduce a bus franchising scheme for the West Yorkshire region. The important dates include the first market engagement round planned for November/December 2024, followed by a second round in April/May 2025. The procurement of these services is anticipated to begin in Autumn 2025. The interested operators who wish to participate in this market engagement process can register their interest via an MS Form. The engagement will cover the entire West Yorkshire Combined Authority area.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for transport operators interested in providing franchised bus services. Suitable businesses include both new and existing bus operators with the capacity and expertise to meet regional transport needs. As the contracting authority, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority will engage with interested parties through various formats such as group sessions, one-on-one meetings, and written feedback to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the market. This engagement aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and refine service requirements ahead of the formal procurement process, creating a competitive and rewarding opportunity for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Bus Franchising in West Yorkshire - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the CA) is inviting Operators interested in providing franchised bus services in West Yorkshire to participate in market engagement. Interested parties should use the MS Form link below to register their interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same, the Mayor of West Yorkshire decided on 14th March 2024 to introduce a bus franchising scheme for the entire West Yorkshire Combined Authority ('the CA') area. The CA is now inviting new and existing Operators to participate in market engagement with the CA. The CA will provide further information on its requirements during the market engagement period. Operators expressing an interest will be invited to provide feedback on this. The format of the engagement is to be confirmed but may include group or 1-1 sessions with the CA, and written feedback. The CA anticipates the market engagement process will include 2 rounds; first in November/December 2024, and then in April/May 2025. The procurement of franchised bus services is anticipated to commence in the Autumn of 2025, following the legislative requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. Operators are invited to complete the MS Form linked below to register their interest in participating in this engagement. Operators should use this form to request any specific information they would like the CA to provide in market engagement which the CA will consider in its preparations. Additional information: MS FORM REGISTRATION LINK - https://forms.office.com/e/W3BVMvUC2E Please note market engagement or tender documentation is not available at this stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049cd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030269-2024
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
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
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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