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title: "South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Tram Bus Replacement Service"
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# South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Tram Bus Replacement Service

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bc74b8d-4ffa-47df-83a1-5ba6f2f404ff

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Group is inviting tenders for a tram replacement bus service required during rail replacement works in South Yorkshire. This tender, titled "South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Tram Bus Replacement Service," falls under the industry category of 'Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver' (CPV code 60170000). The service is expected to operate on specified dates between 29th March 2025 and 25th October 2025, primarily on Saturday evenings. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for 25th February 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £105,000. The buying organisation's contact point is Jill Smith, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in passenger transport services, especially those experienced with providing temporary replacement bus services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract presents a chance to collaborate with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Group, enhancing business visibility and opening doors for future contracts in public transportation services. This opportunity is ideal for organisations with the capacity to supply vehicles and professional drivers for a series of planned service operations, aligning with specific contract dates and requirements.

## Notice

SYMCA require a tram replacement bus service during rail replacement works. The requirements for this contract are set out below. Saturday evenings between 29/03/25 to 25/10/25 only (31 days) This will be a tram replacement bus service running during construction works for a new tram stop. From 29/03/2025 to 13/04/2025 (16 days) This will be a tram replacement bus service running during rail replacement works. From 03/05/2025 to 05/05/2025 (3 days) This will be a tram replacement bus service running during rail replacement works. Additional information: All associated documents are available via ProContract. Ref DN763998.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f231eb04-b25c-4a72-a4a3-3706ea43f5f1 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f231eb04-b25c-4a72-a4a3-3706ea43f5f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f231eb04-b25c-4a72-a4a3-3706ea43f5f1
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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