Planning

Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 1

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 1". This tender, focused on the procurement of franchised bus services, encompasses different zones and lots within West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Heavy Woollen, and Kirklees. It is categorised under public road transport services and falls under the services main procurement category. This procurement is significant, with a gross value estimated at £72 million, and is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2026, continuing until March 31, 2034. The planning documents were published on May 23, 2025, and a future notice is expected to be released by October 1, 2025. The procedure adheres to the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, a sub-central governmental public authority located in Leeds, is the lead buyer for this contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in public transport services, especially those with capabilities in managing large franchised networks. Businesses well-versed in logistical operations and committed to delivering quality service in urban and suburban settings will find this contract particularly beneficial. Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the West Yorkshire region could capitalise on such a substantial public transport contract, potentially enhancing their portfolios and market reach. Engaging in this procurement process could be ideal for enterprises equipped with the expertise and resources to manage multiple lots of service delivery in diverse geographic areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 1

Notice Description

Procurement of Franchised Bus Services in West Yorkshire - Zone/Lot 1A & 1B - Leeds 3 Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 2A & 2B - Heavy Woolen Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 3A & 3B - Kirklees Large Lot & Small Lot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027035-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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