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title: "Bus Franchising in West Yorkshire - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cd4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# Bus Franchising in West Yorkshire - Market Engagement

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049cd4

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Bus Franchising in West Yorkshire – Market Engagement." This process falls under the services category within the transport industry and aims to introduce a bus franchising scheme for the West Yorkshire region. The important dates include the first market engagement round planned for November/December 2024, followed by a second round in April/May 2025. The procurement of these services is anticipated to begin in Autumn 2025. The interested operators who wish to participate in this market engagement process can register their interest via an MS Form. The engagement will cover the entire West Yorkshire Combined Authority area.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for transport operators interested in providing franchised bus services. Suitable businesses include both new and existing bus operators with the capacity and expertise to meet regional transport needs. As the contracting authority, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority will engage with interested parties through various formats such as group sessions, one-on-one meetings, and written feedback to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the market. This engagement aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and refine service requirements ahead of the formal procurement process, creating a competitive and rewarding opportunity for participating businesses.

## Notice

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the CA) is inviting Operators interested in providing franchised bus services in West Yorkshire to participate in market engagement. Interested parties should use the MS Form link below to register their interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with the provisions of the Transport Act 2000 (as amended by the Bus Services Act 2017) and having followed the legislative procedure set out within the same, the Mayor of West Yorkshire decided on 14th March 2024 to introduce a bus franchising scheme for the entire West Yorkshire Combined Authority ('the CA') area. The CA is now inviting new and existing Operators to participate in market engagement with the CA. The CA will provide further information on its requirements during the market engagement period. Operators expressing an interest will be invited to provide feedback on this. The format of the engagement is to be confirmed but may include group or 1-1 sessions with the CA, and written feedback. The CA anticipates the market engagement process will include 2 rounds; first in November/December 2024, and then in April/May 2025. The procurement of franchised bus services is anticipated to commence in the Autumn of 2025, following the legislative requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. Operators are invited to complete the MS Form linked below to register their interest in participating in this engagement. Operators should use this form to request any specific information they would like the CA to provide in market engagement which the CA will consider in its preparations. Additional information: MS FORM REGISTRATION LINK - https://forms.office.com/e/W3BVMvUC2E Please note market engagement or tender documentation is not available at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030269-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 08:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030269-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/W3BVMvUC2E
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/91060
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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