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title: "South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services - Service 18 (Sheffield District)"
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published: "2025-09-29"
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# South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services - Service 18 (Sheffield District)

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a45a

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process seeking to appoint a provider for the "Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services - Service 18 (Sheffield District)" under an open competition framework. This involves service operations across South Yorkshire with specific attention to the Sheffield district. The procurement falls within the road transport services category, focusing on public bus operations. Bidders must submit their tenders through ProContract by 8th October 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 6th October 2025. It is an open, below threshold competition valued at £101,000, applicable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract is to commence on 16th November 2025 and conclude on 11th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, specifically within the South Yorkshire region. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this below-threshold open competition, providing a chance for growth and development in local bus services. The contract offers two service options, increasing flexibility for providers and enhancing business appeal. With a 100% price award criterion, businesses with efficient cost management can gain a competitive edge, making it an excellent opportunity for cost-effective service providers aiming to expand their reach in the public transportation sector.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority require an organisation to undertake the following: Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire * Batch 25007 - Service 18 (Sheffield District)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 different service options have been issued. Lot 1 Service operates Mon - Sat provision OR Lot 2 Service operates Mon to Friday only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060645-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,000 |
| Lots value | £101,000 |
| 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

- 29 Sep 2025 at 15:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060645-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060645-2025
  29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
  All tender documents can be accessed via ProContract.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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