---
title: "Small Passenger Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052537"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Small Passenger Buses

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052537

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located at Wellington House in Leeds. The project, titled "Small Passenger Buses," is currently in the planning stage as of 23rd May 2025. This initiative aims to procure 40 small passenger buses for the Access Bus Service, with the expected contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The industry category is identified under "Motor Vehicles," and the procurement process is for goods, above the threshold value of £7,800,000 GBP. Key dates include a future notice date set for 12th June 2025, and this procurement is based on the legal framework "UKPGA 2023/54."

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of motor vehicles, particularly those specialising in passenger buses. Companies with capabilities in providing high-quality, durable transportation solutions that can meet the specific needs of a public authority will find this tender particularly lucrative. The scale and value of the procurement indicate a strong potential for business growth, and it is well-suited to firms looking to expand their reach within public transport services in the UK. Businesses that can demonstrate value, innovative solutions, and reliability are in a favourable position to compete in this planned procurement.

## Notice

Procurement of 40 small passenger buses for the Access Bus Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027181-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,800,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 18:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027181-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027181-2025
  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

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