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# Bus Reform Technology Partner

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfd1d1eb-1bb4-4c70-bf74-b6c39ca85755

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has completed the tender process and awarded the contract for a "Bus Reform Technology Partner" under the industry category of Information Systems or Technology Strategic Review and Planning Services (CPV: 72222000). This tender is part of the broader effort to deliver Bus Reform by transitioning from the current enhanced partnership to a proposed franchising scheme. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract period is from 18th March 2025 to 17th September 2027. The project's location and delivery addresses include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in technology and transport consultancy sectors, particularly those with capabilities in managing and implementing complex technological infrastructure. Companies specialising in digital transformation, data management, and transport systems services are well-suited to participate. The selected partner, KPMG LLP, will support WYCA's efforts, providing expertise across various workstreams such as data, network planning, and management, thus contributing significantly to the Bus Reform Programme. Small and large tech firms can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a major public authority, enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile project aimed at modernising public transport infrastructure.

## Notice

In order to deliver Bus Reform, WYCA needs to undertake a variety of technology changes across many business areas to enable the transition from the current enhanced partnership into the proposed franchising scheme. These changes, collectively form several complex technology projects which carry many risks. Unless managed correctly, these have the potential to threaten overall Bus Reform delivery within the required timescales. The Combined Authority has mobilised a dedicated transition team to oversee and manage the transition from the current deregulated environment to the franchised network. The core team supports the delivery of identified work, which is spread across five different workstreams. These workstreams draw on resource from across the organisation in various capacities to manage and control the delivery of work. The five workstreams are: * Assets * Data * Network Planning and Management * Customer * Contracting This contract will form part of the Data Workstream. Further information on the governance, structure and project management delivery method of the Bus Franchising Programme can be found in Appendix 1A - Bus Reform Technology Partner - Additional Information, Appendix 1B - WYCA Team Structures and Appendix 1C - Risk Management Strategy. The Combined Authority employs a Digital & Technology Service (DTS) of around 40 staff who oversee the full range of software, hardware, support and change management responsibilities. The preference is to use DTS to resource the Bus Reform technology programme where possible, but to mitigate the risks of an absence of skills, knowledge or capacity, a Bus Reform Technology Partner (BRTP) should be appointed and be in contract from early 2025. DTS works closely with several internal service areas, these include the Research & Intelligence function which provides expertise in the management and exploitation of data and a dedicated information and a Bus Reform Programme team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2300caed-9a9d-4a1e-b489-17ade5eb7f16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 17 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2300caed-9a9d-4a1e-b489-17ade5eb7f16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2300caed-9a9d-4a1e-b489-17ade5eb7f16
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86907&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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