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Demand Responsive Transport Pilot

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 00:45

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 22:08

Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority focuses on a "Demand Responsive Transport Pilot" aimed at enhancing transport services in Doncaster and Rotherham. This award stage began with a contract finalized on 30th March 2026, following an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is valued at £630,394.49 and is scheduled to start on 13th April 2026, extending possibly until 31st August 2028, subject to successful pilot assessment and funding. The pilot is categorised under services involving network management software and transport of motor vehicles for ten or more persons, with Via Technologies Europe B.V. as the awarded supplier. This procurement process caters to sub-central government needs, focusing on transportation and software sectors across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transportation and IT services, particularly those with offerings in software package and information systems. SMEs with experience in network management solutions and vehicle supply are well-positioned to grow through participation in this pilot, which requires supplying software, vehicles, and operational management. By leveraging this contract, companies can establish themselves as key players in innovative transport solutions, especially in local government projects. The emphasis on a competitive flexible procedure and suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs ensures a diverse range of businesses can compete, fostering business growth and development within the region.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport Pilot

Notice Description

The opportunity is for an organisation to supply and operate the software for and run a pilot for a Demand Responsive Transport scheme across Rotherham and Doncaster

Planning Information

Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: MS Teams 10:00-11:00: SYMCA to talk through an introduction & Background to the works and to present a slide deck to potential suppliers. 11:00-12:00: Q&A for potential providers. Please confirm your attendance by replying to the e-mail address provided below before 12 noon on 21st November 2025. Contracting Authority South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA): Email: Bethany.Lund@SouthYorkshire-ca.gov.uk Website: https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e240
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£630,394 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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