---
title: "SYMCA Batch 25005 Provision and Operation of Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052125"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# SYMCA Batch 25005 Provision and Operation of Bus Services

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052125

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has initiated an open procurement process for the "SYMCA Batch 25005 Provision and Operation of Bus Services". This tender, classified under the road transport services industry, invites bids for the operation of bus services across South Yorkshire. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, employs a below-threshold open competition method. All submissions must be completed by 9th June 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 6th June 2025. The contract period will commence on 31st August 2025 and run through to 11th April 2026. The procurement carries an estimated value of £80,000 for multiple LOTs, with a total gross amount of £96,000, as per the legal framework under the UK Public General Act of 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSE) operating in the road transport services industry. Participating businesses have the potential to gain visibility and expand their services within South Yorkshire. The contract is particularly suited for companies that can efficiently manage the operation of bus services, both on weekdays and weekends. The tender evaluation places significant weight on pricing, ensuring competitive bids can succeed. Given the electronic submission policy, it's essential for interested parties to ensure prompt digital submissions via the ProContract portal.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from companies who are interested in operating these LOTs. The contract for these LOTs will commence on Sunday 31 August 2025 and end on Saturday 11 April 2026 (32 weeks). The estimated value of the contract for these LOTs is PS80,000.00.

### Lot Information

Bus 136 Monday - Saturday

Bus services for Bus 136 Monday - Saturday

Bus 136 Sunday

Bus services for Bus 136 Sunday

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025872-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025872-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025872-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  Tender documents can be accessed via https://procontract.due-north.com/ ProContract Reference - DN775766

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProContractReference-DN775766
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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