Planning

West Yorkshire District Centre Mode Share Counts

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 May 2026 at 15:03

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement titled "West Yorkshire District Centre Mode Share Counts" is being organised by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a planned open procedure for service provision related to traffic monitoring. The initiative aims to gather consistent monitoring data on traffic mode share counts across West Yorkshire's district centres including Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield, and Dewsbury. The procurement process is anticipated to formally begin with the tender notice publication on 25th May 2026. The open procurement method will adhere to a structured timeline with the tender period ending on 19th June 2026, and the award decision expected by 15th July 2026. The contract period is set to commence in August 2026, extending for two years with an optional additional year. This effort is in response to regional transport challenges and aims at supporting sustainable travel targets through data collection, pivotal in developing future transport plans.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic monitoring, consultancy services, and data collection technologies. Firms capable of providing robust data solutions, particularly those skilled in employing technologies such as CCTV or video-based traffic monitoring, will find this opportunity suitable for business growth. The procurement explicitly calls for providers experienced in managing and collecting detailed traffic data, which includes dealing with various transport modes and large-scale data handling compliant with strict data protection regulations. Given the potential maximum budget of £750,000 over the proposed contract period, this tender is well-suited for SMEs prepared to deliver innovative solutions that align with WYCA's ambitious transport targets. Interested businesses are encouraged to prepare for the electronic submission, with final submission details available on the YORtender portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Yorkshire District Centre Mode Share Counts

Notice Description

Policy Context The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is issuing this Planned Procurement Notice to inform potential Consultants of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of robust, consistent monitoring data for district centre traffic mode share counts within West Yorkshire region to measure progress against ambitious transport targets related to walking, cycling, public transport use, and future mass transit investment. West Yorkshire faces significant challenges including the climate emergency, low physical activity levels, congestion, and transport-related social exclusion. In response, the Combined Authority and partner districts have set strong targets for increasing sustainable travel. Monitoring progress against these targets requires reliable local data. Existing sources such as the National Travel Survey lack sufficient local sample sizes, while proprietary data solutions are considered unsuitable due to their lack of transparency. Although district councils have historically collected cordon counts around major centres (Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield, and Dewsbury), inconsistencies in methods limit their value. While district centre cordon counts do not provide a complete picture of all travel movements, they are an established, relatively cost effective method for assessing modal share, particularly for travel to work. As such, they will play a key role in monitoring the Local Transport Plan and evaluating major transport programmes. Scope of Work and Survey Design The commission covers annual cordon counts undertaken simultaneously across West Yorkshire. The contract will be awarded on a 2+1-year basis, with a guaranteed two years and an optional third year subject to the Consultant being successful after annual performance review. Key survey requirements include: * Counts conducted in both directions * A full 7 day period, excluding bank and school holidays * Coverage from 7am to 7pm * Data recorded in 15 minute intervals Simultaneity across modes and locations is strongly preferred to ensure comparability. Count locations are based on historical cordons for continuity, with flexibility for relocation or additions where needed. Each site must be individually assessed, as resource requirements may vary. Data Collection Elements i. Bus, Traffic, and Active Mode Counts Counts must classify a wide range of transport modes, including several categories of buses, cars, taxis, pedal cycles, powered two wheelers, pedestrians, and goods vehicles (LGVs, OGV1, and OGV2). Consultants may choose the most appropriate technology, including CCTV or video based solutions, provided methodological robustness is demonstrated. ii. Vehicle Occupancy Counts Occupancy data is required for cars, taxis, powered two wheelers, and all public service vehicles (PSVs) at designated sites. Occupancy is expected to be recorded visually, with defined classification bands for each mode (e.g. 1-4+ occupants for cars; varying fullness levels for PSVs). iii. Rail Station Usage Counts Rail demand is to be measured using station usage as a proxy, by counting passengers passing through ticket barriers in both directions. This applies to eight stations across the district centres. Multiple count points may be needed at stations with more than one barrier line. The document acknowledges limitations, particularly the inability to capture through travel, and encourages Consultants to propose alternative cost effective methods if appropriate. Consultants must arrange access permissions for stations. Consultants must identify rail replacement buses during the survey period and count passengers boarding and alighting. iv. Re survey Criteria Any non trivial disruption must be reported immediately and rectified as soon as possible on the same day of the week after the survey period. Data Format and Methodological Standards All data must be delivered in machine readable CSV format, free from merged cells or formatting inconsistencies. Methodologies must be: * Industry recognised and repeatable * Future proof and based on stable, replaceable technology * Accurate across all weather and lighting conditions Strict data protection and privacy requirements apply. No personal or identifiable data may be collected, number plates and facial recognition are prohibited, and any video footage must be deleted once verification is complete. Privacy notices must be clearly displayed and available to the public. Budget The maximum budget for the full three-year contract is PS750,000 (excluding VAT). Estimated Date of Publication of Tender Notice 25th May 2026 Additional Information Please Note: 1. This Planned Procurement Notice is for Prior Information Only and is not a 'Call for Competition'. 2. Following the review of the feedback received from the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in April 2026, the undermentioned changes were made to the information provided in the PME Notice: a. The maximum estimated budget has been changed from PS775,000 to PS750,000 b. The maximum contract period has been changed from four years to three years 3. The link to the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice of 2nd April 2026 is here https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040009-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1. Any future opportunity, where advertised, will be available through the YORtender portal at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/pub/registercompany.asp?OID=9&B=YORTENDER and Consultants are encouraged to register in readiness for this. Please, see the attached updated draft Statement of Requirements for more details of the requirements and cordon count maps (this may be subject to change).

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for additional one year subject to the successful delivery of the initial contract.

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041596-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
25 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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