Planning

Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 2

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 2," focusing on public road transport services. This procurement is categorised within the services industry and involves franchised bus services across various zones and lots in West Yorkshire, covering areas such as Wakefield, Leeds, and Five Towns. The procurement is set to start on 1st July 2027 and end on 30th June 2035, with a gross value amounting to £60,000,000. As it is currently in the planning phase, a future notice date is scheduled for 1st July 2026, providing businesses with ample time to prepare for this opportunity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for bus service providers looking to expand their operations within the public transport sector in West Yorkshire. Companies specialising in large-scale transportation services, with experience in managing substantial contracts and operating within a public authority framework, would be well-suited to compete. The scale of the contracts across multiple zones provides opportunities for both large operators and smaller, local companies eager to take on a share of the public transport service provision. Engaging in this tender could present long-term growth prospects supported by an eight-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 2

Notice Description

Procurement of Franchised Bus Services in West Yorkshire - Zone/Lot 1A & 1B - Wakefield Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 2A & 2B - Leeds Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 3A & 3B - Five Towns Large Lot & Small Lot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027042-2025
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
£60,000,000 £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 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2035 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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