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Annual Travel Survey

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority for the "Annual Travel Survey", which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services. The procurement was aimed at tracking satisfaction and travel behaviours on buses, trams, and trains in South Yorkshire. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29th March 2026, and the services are to be provided from 1st April 2026 to 8th June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, with a competition below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Qa Research, a supplier based in Leicester, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for research firms specialising in transport and public behaviour analysis. Companies with expertise in data collection and analysis, and those that can operate efficiently within the stipulated timeframe, will find this an ideal opportunity. Additionally, businesses with experience in working with public authorities and providing detailed insights into customer satisfaction and behaviours are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Annual Travel Survey

Notice Description

Research to be carried out to track satisfaction and travel behaviours primarily on bus, tram, and train in South Yorkshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 8 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA RESEARCH

Further Information

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