Planning

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Pre-Market Engagement Day - Bus Operators

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 11:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process, inviting bus operators to a Pre-Market Engagement Day on 12 November 2025. This initiative is part of the transition towards franchised bus services in South Yorkshire, covering areas including Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. The event aims to share insights, timelines, and procurement processes related to bus services, providing a platform for feedback from potential service providers. The engagement day will take place in Sheffield, with specific locations to be confirmed. The contracting period expected to commence in September 2027 and end in September 2030, with an extension possible until September 2032. The procurement is classified under road transport services, aligning with the public authority's commitment to enhancing regional connectivity.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the road transport sector, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Bus operators with the capacity to provide comprehensive services within the region stand to benefit by engaging in a long-term contract, starting in September 2027. Given the scale of the project and the advanced procurement process, businesses possessing strategic capability and a robust operational framework are well-suited to compete. By attending the Pre-Market Engagement Day, interested operators can gain crucial insights into the projected requirements and foster relationships with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to position themselves favourably in the upcoming tendering opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Pre-Market Engagement Day - Bus Operators

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are inviting bus operators to attend a Pre-Market Engagement Day 12 November 2025, to find out more about bidding for the first tranche of franchised bus services in South Yorkshire. Further information can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com ProContract reference DN791163

Planning Information

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is inviting bus operators to attend a Pre-Market Engagement Day 12 November 2025, to find out more about bidding for the first tranche of franchised bus services in South Yorkshire. Background In March 2025, Mayor Oliver Coppard confirmed the decision to franchise the South Yorkshire bus network. Now, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is preparing for a new era of bus services across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. The first services will begin in Sheffield and Doncaster in September 2027, 09:30 - 14:30 Wednesday 12 November 2025 Sheffield - location to be confirmed (Please note: this is an in-person event). During this event, the bus franchising team at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will: Share our vision and project timelines Explain how procurement and contracting will work Introduce the team behind the plans Ask for bus operators views and feedback in shaping our journey. Further information can be found via ProContract, Ref DN791163. Who this event is for: This event is in-person and open to any bus operator who is interested in providing bus services in South Yorkshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057697-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jill Smith
Contact Email
jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447742499589

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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