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title: "Light Rail Expansion Programme - Economic Assessment"
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buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP"
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# Light Rail Expansion Programme - Economic Assessment

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50db2be3-806c-4f68-9807-127463b8d59e

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Group (SYMCA) has launched a procurement process titled "Light Rail Expansion Programme - Economic Assessment." This tender seeks business and management consultancy services to support an ambitious programme of light rail interventions in Sheffield. The goal is to enhance the tram network to promote regional economic growth through improved connectivity, increased productivity, and housing development. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 27th November 2024, and the contract period starting from 29th November 2024 to 31st January 2025. The project is open to suppliers across various locations, including the United Kingdom and abroad, with a total contract value estimated at £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in business and management consultancy. Companies with expertise in strategic transport investments, regional economic growth, and urban development would be particularly well-suited to compete. By contributing to this high-profile infrastructure project, businesses can potentially secure long-term regional economic growth partnerships, enhance their market presence, and contribute to meaningful community development in South Yorkshire. Interested parties should reference DN751711 to access the full tender documents and submit their proposals before the deadline.

## Notice

SYMCA is looking to procure the services of a partner or partners to set out an ambitious programme of light rail interventions through two commissions. We are seeking to extend the tram network in Sheffield as part of a wider ambition to foster long-term regional economic growth. This commission will focus on how strategic transport investments can unlock growth by improving connectivity, increasing productivity, driving housing development, and creating growth zones within the region, specifically the SY tram. Additional information: Access to the tender documents are via ProContract under Reference: DN751711

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5855a6-c371-4467-88fd-cce01d350fa2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5855a6-c371-4467-88fd-cce01d350fa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5855a6-c371-4467-88fd-cce01d350fa2
  12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/

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