---
title: "Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0524c8"
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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 2

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0524c8

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 2," focusing on public road transport services. This procurement is categorised within the services industry and involves franchised bus services across various zones and lots in West Yorkshire, covering areas such as Wakefield, Leeds, and Five Towns. The procurement is set to start on 1st July 2027 and end on 30th June 2035, with a gross value amounting to £60,000,000. As it is currently in the planning phase, a future notice date is scheduled for 1st July 2026, providing businesses with ample time to prepare for this opportunity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for bus service providers looking to expand their operations within the public transport sector in West Yorkshire. Companies specialising in large-scale transportation services, with experience in managing substantial contracts and operating within a public authority framework, would be well-suited to compete. The scale of the contracts across multiple zones provides opportunities for both large operators and smaller, local companies eager to take on a share of the public transport service provision. Engaging in this tender could present long-term growth prospects supported by an eight-year contract period.

## Notice

Procurement of Franchised Bus Services in West Yorkshire - Zone/Lot 1A & 1B - Wakefield Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 2A & 2B - Leeds Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 3A & 3B - Five Towns Large Lot & Small Lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027042-2025 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 16:06 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027042-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027042-2025
  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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