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Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 14:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 17:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority focused on the provision and operation of local bus services across South Yorkshire. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The total contract value was £2,628,000, with two lots covering Barnsley schools and Doncaster services. The contract period is set from 30th August 2026 to 4th September 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension subject to satisfactory performance. Awards were made to various suppliers, including SMT Bus and Coach Ltd, with deadlines for contract milestones and performance standstill periods scheduled for July 2026.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services with a focus on local bus operations. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs, as reflected in the successful awards to multiple small and medium-sized enterprises. Thus, businesses in vehicle hire and transport service provision should find growth potential in supplying drivers and maintaining fleets to meet the stipulated service requirements. Moreover, the open procedure and emphasis on price and quality create a competitive avenue for companies looking to expand their operational footprint in the United Kingdom's transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

Notice Description

Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire * LOT 1 - Batch 26006 (Barnsley schools) * LOT 2 - Batch 26008 (Service 51 - Doncaster)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a004
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£570,115 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

SMT BUS AND COACH LTD

CHAD HEALEY EUROPEAN LTD

GLOBE HOLIDAYS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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