--- title: "Technical advice and support to the development of SYMCA's Bus Reform Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP" published: "2025-06-24" --- # Technical advice and support to the development of SYMCA's Bus Reform Programme Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2ec888-92d7-428a-a27b-caaf26163cb9.json) ## Summary The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) recently completed a procurement process to acquire technical advice and support for the development of its Bus Reform Programme, focused on potential bus franchising in South Yorkshire. This contract was classified under the CPV code 79000000, pertaining to business services such as consulting. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, specifically targeted towards services, with the entire process transitioning from the tender stage, initiated on 24th January 2025, to completion. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP on 4th April 2025, to cover services from 5th April to 31st July 2025. The value of the contract is £30,000, with the work to take place in England, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in legal, marketing, and consulting services. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntarily and community sector enterprises, as indicated by the procurement criteria. Companies within these sectors could leverage the opportunity to establish themselves as key players in regional transport improvements, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations with public entities. Moreover, involvement in such public sector initiatives can enhance a firm's portfolio and credibility, fostering long-term business development. ## Notice The opportunity is for Technical advice and support to the development of SYMCA's Bus Reform Programme. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are seeking to appoint technical advisors to support the development of a comprehensive delivery programme for bus reform in South Yorkshire, including development of the commercial aspects of potential bus franchising. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcf9e3b-d161-4855-8a05-d6604ae4d14d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 4 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 24 Jun 2025 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcf9e3b-d161-4855-8a05-d6604ae4d14d - 24 Jan 2025 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1176ecfb-b9e7-48aa-9779-196254fbece5 - 24 Jan 2025 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03ba104-36f9-42e9-9f67-c1ea0d904017 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcf9e3b-d161-4855-8a05-d6604ae4d14d 24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1176ecfb-b9e7-48aa-9779-196254fbece5 24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03ba104-36f9-42e9-9f67-c1ea0d904017 24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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