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title: "Bus Franchising Professional Services Support - Contract 2 (2026)"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Bus Franchising Professional Services Support - Contract 2 (2026)

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acef5599-f8ff-4d87-b564-2182cc343d05

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Bus Franchising Professional Services Support - Contract 2 (2026)." This tender, categorised under services, specifically focuses on highways consultancy services, with additional emphasis on infrastructure, construction, business analysis, project management, and general management consultancy. The procurement was conducted as a direct award and is in the award stage. The contract began on 10th April 2026 and will run until 9th April 2030. The tender locations include the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions. The total value of the award to Ernst & Young LLP, the appointed supplier, is £2,571,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in professional and technical support services, particularly in transportation and infrastructure sectors. As the process was a direct award, it indicates a strategic selection of a supplier, suggesting that organisations looking to expand in public sector consultancy should consider building strong relationships with local authorities like the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Businesses with expertise in multi-faceted consultancy services encompassing various domains such as project management and business analysis would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

A supplier has been appointed to provide technical support for bus franchising, covering contracting, network and asset activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44ebbee-d87c-4294-ae71-aafedead2835 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,571,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44ebbee-d87c-4294-ae71-aafedead2835

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44ebbee-d87c-4294-ae71-aafedead2835
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102584&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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