Planning

Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 3

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:07

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 3," intended to secure franchised bus services across various zones and lots in the region, including Bradford, Keighley, Leeds, and Calderdale. This procurement, classified under the public road transport services category, involves a substantial budget of £84,000,000 and is slated to commence on 1st October 2028, running until 30th September 2036. The tender is governed by UK legislation 2023/54 and falls under the main procurement category of services. Notably, a future notice date is scheduled for 1st April 2027, providing ample lead time for potential bidders to prepare their submissions. The buyer, represented by a public authority within the sub-central government classification, is reachable at their Leeds address, should further information be needed.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale operations across different regions. Companies with expertise in regional transport solutions, fleet management, and infrastructure development will find this an attractive prospect, especially given the extended contract period and substantial financial allocation. Organisations equipped to handle large and small lot operations within the public sector framework are well-suited to compete in this process, positioning themselves as key service providers in West Yorkshire's evolving transport landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 3

Notice Description

Procurement of Franchised Bus Services in West Yorkshire - Zone/Lot 1A & 1B - Bradford Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 2A & 2B - Keighley Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 3A & 3B - Leeds 2 Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 4A & 4B - Calderdale Large Lot & Small Lot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027044-2025
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
£84,000,000 £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 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2028 - 30 Sep 2036 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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