--- title: "Demand Responsive Transport Pilot" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e240" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e240" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e240.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e240.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-30" --- # Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e240 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e240) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e240.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process initiated by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority focuses on a "Demand Responsive Transport Pilot" aimed at enhancing transport services in Doncaster and Rotherham. This award stage began with a contract finalized on 30th March 2026, following an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is valued at £630,394.49 and is scheduled to start on 13th April 2026, extending possibly until 31st August 2028, subject to successful pilot assessment and funding. The pilot is categorised under services involving network management software and transport of motor vehicles for ten or more persons, with Via Technologies Europe B.V. as the awarded supplier. This procurement process caters to sub-central government needs, focusing on transportation and software sectors across the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transportation and IT services, particularly those with offerings in software package and information systems. SMEs with experience in network management solutions and vehicle supply are well-positioned to grow through participation in this pilot, which requires supplying software, vehicles, and operational management. By leveraging this contract, companies can establish themselves as key players in innovative transport solutions, especially in local government projects. The emphasis on a competitive flexible procedure and suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs ensures a diverse range of businesses can compete, fostering business growth and development within the region. ## Notice The opportunity is for an organisation to supply and operate the software for and run a pilot for a Demand Responsive Transport scheme across Rotherham and Doncaster ### Planning Information Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: MS Teams 10:00-11:00: SYMCA to talk through an introduction & Background to the works and to present a slide deck to potential suppliers. 11:00-12:00: Q&A for potential providers. Please confirm your attendance by replying to the e-mail address provided below before 12 noon on 21st November 2025. Contracting Authority South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA): Email: Bethany.Lund@SouthYorkshire-ca.gov.uk Website: https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028817-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 29 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | £800,000 | | Awards value | £630,394 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE3 South Yorkshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VIA TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 72511000 - Network management software services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2026 at 00:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028817-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 22:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009713-2026 - 17 Nov 2025 at 11:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074308-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028817-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009713-2026 3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074308-2025 17th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com All tender documents can be found via ProContract. The ref is: DN802473 ## Notice URLs - https://ridewithvia.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e240. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e240.json.