---
title: "Early Market Engagement - SOUTH YORKSHIRE BUS NETWORK PASSENGER DEMAND & LOAD INSIGHT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060350"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060350.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Early Market Engagement - SOUTH YORKSHIRE BUS NETWORK PASSENGER DEMAND & LOAD INSIGHT

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060350

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement - SOUTH YORKSHIRE BUS NETWORK PASSENGER DEMAND & LOAD INSIGHT". This process involves engaging with the market regarding third-party passenger counting technologies. The procurement is focused on the industry categories of data-processing machines and IT services, and is intended to be delivered within the South Yorkshire region (UKE3) of the United Kingdom. A critical engagement milestone is scheduled for 19 January 2026, and the procurement communication is set to continue until a future notice expected on 1 September 2026. Jill Smith serves as the contact point for this initiative, offering further engagement opportunities through the ProContract platform with the reference DN802720.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the fields of data-processing hardware and IT consultation and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to participate, as the tender is receptive to SME applications. Companies with innovative passenger counting solutions that can support a public transportation infrastructure are encouraged to contribute their insights in this market test exercise. Engaging early in this process can allow businesses to showcase their capabilities and influence future public contracts, potentially leading to growth opportunities as part of South Yorkshire's ongoing transport enhancement efforts.

## Notice

Following the decision in March 2025 SYMCA are seeking information from the market regarding third party passenger counting technologies. PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS A MARKET TEST EXCERCISE

### Planning Information

Further details and the opportunity to respond to this market test can be found via ProContract: 
https://procontract.due-north.com
Ref DN802720.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002078-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 21:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002078-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002078-2026
  9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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