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title: "Supertram Fares Strategy"
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buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP"
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# Supertram Fares Strategy

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-599f4085-ea23-4292-a259-5594a47f7daa

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has completed a public procurement process for a consultancy service titled "Supertram Fares Strategy". This procurement falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services, with a specific focus on evaluating fare strategies to influence patronage, revenue, and accessibility. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with the contract value set at £50,000. The tender period concluded on 17th March 2025, and the contract period was set from 7th April to 16th June 2025. The opportunity was available to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), and the tender has now progressed to the award stage, with The TAS Partnership Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses involved in business analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public transport fare strategies and economic analysis. SMEs and VCSEs were especially encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria, which supported smaller organisations in accessing public sector work. The tender's focus on enhancing public transport systems through strategic fare adjustments could provide growth potential for consultancy firms specialising in transport, economic policy, and data analysis. Businesses located or operating within the United Kingdom, as well as those with a capability to serve international interests, would have found this tender particularly appealing due to its broad geographical implications.

## Notice

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are seeking to appoint a consultant to analyse and understand the impact of various fare strategies on patronage, revenue, and accessibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff9b6f19-4c43-493e-9273-2e4ab671c807 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TAS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff9b6f19-4c43-493e-9273-2e4ab671c807
- 17 Feb 2025 at 08:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9ffcf6-459d-4bfe-a42b-b18b02cf632b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff9b6f19-4c43-493e-9273-2e4ab671c807
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9ffcf6-459d-4bfe-a42b-b18b02cf632b
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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