---
title: "Bus Reform Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bf8e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf8e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-04-18"
---

# Bus Reform Market Engagement

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bf8e

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a tender titled "Bus Reform Market Engagement" in the services category. Following the election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin aims to bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares, contactless ticketing, and greener buses. The procurement process aims to explore different delivery models, including franchising and enhanced partnerships. The Alliance overseeing improvements in the region's bus network seeks to engage organisations inside and outside the region to discuss bus reform opportunities, potentially redefining the West Yorkshire bus market.

This tender presents an opportunity for bus operators within and outside West Yorkshire, as well as organisations considering entering the market. Interested parties will discuss models like Enhanced Partnership plus and franchising to benefit West Yorkshire residents. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in collaboration with commercial bus operators, is encouraging suppliers and operators to participate in shaping the region's bus network for future generations, fostering innovation and sustainable transport solutions.

## Notice

Following her election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin pledged to 'bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares contactless ticketing and greener buses'. Therefore, in line with exploring different models for delivery (including franchising and enhanced partnership) in June 2021, the Combined Authority issued a Notice of Intent to conduct an assessment of a franchising scheme. The Combined Authority currently works in collaboration with existing commercial bus operators in West Yorkshire, via the West Yorkshire Bus Alliance, to oversee the delivery of improvements to the region's bus network. As of April 2022 the Alliance has functioned as an Enhanced Partnership. The Combined Authority would like to engage with organisations from both inside and outside of our region and further afield to discuss the potential of bus reform and the opportunity of redefining the West Yorkshire bus market for the first time in a generation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We would like to discuss this opportunity with bus operators who operate within West Yorkshire and outside of West Yorkshire currently. We would also like to speak to organisations who are potentially considering entering the market. In particular we would like to discuss and gain the view of potential suppliers/operators on an Enhanced Partnership plus model, taking our existing EP to the next stage or a franchising model. This is all in the context of what would ultimately work best for the residents of West Yorkshire. Additional information: Please contact the Commercial Team at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority via our email address: CommercialTeam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk and a member of the team will be in touch regarding a potential discussion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011140-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 14:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011140-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/about-us/procurement-at-the-combined-authority/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257

## Provenance

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