---
title: "Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0524ca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Bus Franchising West Yorkshire - Round 3

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

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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 3," intended to secure franchised bus services across various zones and lots in the region, including Bradford, Keighley, Leeds, and Calderdale. This procurement, classified under the public road transport services category, involves a substantial budget of £84,000,000 and is slated to commence on 1st October 2028, running until 30th September 2036. The tender is governed by UK legislation 2023/54 and falls under the main procurement category of services. Notably, a future notice date is scheduled for 1st April 2027, providing ample lead time for potential bidders to prepare their submissions. The buyer, represented by a public authority within the sub-central government classification, is reachable at their Leeds address, should further information be needed.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale operations across different regions. Companies with expertise in regional transport solutions, fleet management, and infrastructure development will find this an attractive prospect, especially given the extended contract period and substantial financial allocation. Organisations equipped to handle large and small lot operations within the public sector framework are well-suited to compete in this process, positioning themselves as key service providers in West Yorkshire's evolving transport landscape.

## Notice

Procurement of Franchised Bus Services in West Yorkshire - Zone/Lot 1A & 1B - Bradford Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 2A & 2B - Keighley Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 3A & 3B - Leeds 2 Large Lot & Small Lot - Zone/Lot 4A & 4B - Calderdale Large Lot & Small Lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027044-2025 |
| 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 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2028 - 30 Sep 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000,000 |
| 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 16:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027044-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027044-2025
  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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