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title: "Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0524c2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 1

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0524c2

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 1". This tender, focused on the procurement of franchised bus services, encompasses different zones and lots within West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Heavy Woollen, and Kirklees. It is categorised under public road transport services and falls under the services main procurement category. This procurement is significant, with a gross value estimated at £72 million, and is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2026, continuing until March 31, 2034. The planning documents were published on May 23, 2025, and a future notice is expected to be released by October 1, 2025. The procedure adheres to the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, a sub-central governmental public authority located in Leeds, is the lead buyer for this contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in public transport services, especially those with capabilities in managing large franchised networks. Businesses well-versed in logistical operations and committed to delivering quality service in urban and suburban settings will find this contract particularly beneficial. Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the West Yorkshire region could capitalise on such a substantial public transport contract, potentially enhancing their portfolios and market reach. Engaging in this procurement process could be ideal for enterprises equipped with the expertise and resources to manage multiple lots of service delivery in diverse geographic areas.

## Notice

Procurement of Franchised Bus Services in West Yorkshire - Zone/Lot 1A & 1B - Leeds 3 Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 2A & 2B - Heavy Woolen Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 3A & 3B - Kirklees Large Lot & Small Lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027035-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027035-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027035-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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