Tender

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services - Service 18 (Sheffield District)

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 15:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process seeking to appoint a provider for the "Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services - Service 18 (Sheffield District)" under an open competition framework. This involves service operations across South Yorkshire with specific attention to the Sheffield district. The procurement falls within the road transport services category, focusing on public bus operations. Bidders must submit their tenders through ProContract by 8th October 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 6th October 2025. It is an open, below threshold competition valued at £101,000, applicable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract is to commence on 16th November 2025 and conclude on 11th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, specifically within the South Yorkshire region. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this below-threshold open competition, providing a chance for growth and development in local bus services. The contract offers two service options, increasing flexibility for providers and enhancing business appeal. With a 100% price award criterion, businesses with efficient cost management can gain a competitive edge, making it an excellent opportunity for cost-effective service providers aiming to expand their reach in the public transportation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services - Service 18 (Sheffield District)

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority require an organisation to undertake the following: Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire * Batch 25007 - Service 18 (Sheffield District)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 different service options have been issued. Lot 1 Service operates Mon - Sat provision OR Lot 2 Service operates Mon to Friday only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a45a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060645-2025
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
£101,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£101,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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