Tender

SYMCA Batch 25005 Provision and Operation of Bus Services

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 May 2025 at 09:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has initiated an open procurement process for the "SYMCA Batch 25005 Provision and Operation of Bus Services". This tender, classified under the road transport services industry, invites bids for the operation of bus services across South Yorkshire. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, employs a below-threshold open competition method. All submissions must be completed by 9th June 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 6th June 2025. The contract period will commence on 31st August 2025 and run through to 11th April 2026. The procurement carries an estimated value of £80,000 for multiple LOTs, with a total gross amount of £96,000, as per the legal framework under the UK Public General Act of 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSE) operating in the road transport services industry. Participating businesses have the potential to gain visibility and expand their services within South Yorkshire. The contract is particularly suited for companies that can efficiently manage the operation of bus services, both on weekdays and weekends. The tender evaluation places significant weight on pricing, ensuring competitive bids can succeed. Given the electronic submission policy, it's essential for interested parties to ensure prompt digital submissions via the ProContract portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SYMCA Batch 25005 Provision and Operation of Bus Services

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from companies who are interested in operating these LOTs. The contract for these LOTs will commence on Sunday 31 August 2025 and end on Saturday 11 April 2026 (32 weeks). The estimated value of the contract for these LOTs is PS80,000.00.

Lot Information

Bus 136 Monday - Saturday

Bus services for Bus 136 Monday - Saturday

Bus 136 Sunday

Bus services for Bus 136 Sunday

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025872-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.lyndon@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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