Planning

Early Market Engagement - SOUTH YORKSHIRE BUS NETWORK MODELLING AND BID RESPONSE SUPPORT

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 18:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement - SOUTH YORKSHIRE BUS NETWORK MODELLING AND BID RESPONSE SUPPORT" under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software programming and consultancy services. The Authority is seeking to explore market engagement as part of the region's move to bring buses under public control, aiming to implement a high-quality, integrated public transport system. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete the market engagement document by 7th November 2025 through the ProContract platform. The procurement is to be implemented within the South Yorkshire region (UKE3), with provisions scheduled to commence from 1st April 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the realm of software development and consultancy, especially those familiar with public transport systems and market modelling. Given that the procurement has a planned contract period spanning over a year and is suitable for SMEs, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and consultancy services towards bus network modelling will find a considerable scope for growth and collaboration. With the market engagement document available now, businesses have the chance to align their offerings closely with the Authority's requirements and contribute to shaping the future of public transport in South Yorkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - SOUTH YORKSHIRE BUS NETWORK MODELLING AND BID RESPONSE SUPPORT

Notice Description

This market test is published by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA/the Authority). Further information about the Authority can be found on our website at www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk In March 2025, the Mayor of South Yorkshire took the decision to take buses back under public control, using the Bus Services Act to franchise services across the region. This decision is part of an overarching vision for a high quality, customer-centric, integrated public transport system across South Yorkshire, focused on the needs of citizens and accountable to them. As the bus franchising programme moves forward the authority wishes to understand the market and third party modelling software.

Planning Information

Suppliers are asked to complete the market engagement document on ProContract. Link: https://procontract.due-north.com Ref: DN796051

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069907-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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