Tender

Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Group is currently in the tender phase for the provision and operation of local bus services across South Yorkshire. The procurement process is classified under the 'Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver' category, representing a service-oriented contract. The tender is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions in English. The contract is scheduled to begin mid-2026 with a possible renewal option of one extension period of 24 months. Interested parties must submit their bids by 18th June 2026, with the procurement review and awarding process commencing on the same day. The operations will primarily be based in the South Yorkshire region, specifically within the UKE3 area.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses capable of providing passenger transport solutions, particularly those experienced in managing regional bus services. Companies specialising in logistics, transportation or managing fleet operations are well-placed to capitalise on this opportunity. With a lengthy potential contract period, the opportunity offers businesses the possibility to establish a long-term relationship with a regional authority and contribute meaningfully to local public transport infrastructure. Such engagements not only offer financial gain but also enhance industry reputation and bolster regional influence.

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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 Information

Lot 1

Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

Renewal: 1 x 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a008
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047413-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP
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
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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