---
title: "Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a004"
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published: "2026-07-08"
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# Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a004

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## Summary

The contracting process led by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority focused on the provision and operation of local bus services across South Yorkshire. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The total contract value was £2,628,000, with two lots covering Barnsley schools and Doncaster services. The contract period is set from 30th August 2026 to 4th September 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension subject to satisfactory performance. Awards were made to various suppliers, including SMT Bus and Coach Ltd, with deadlines for contract milestones and performance standstill periods scheduled for July 2026.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services with a focus on local bus operations. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs, as reflected in the successful awards to multiple small and medium-sized enterprises. Thus, businesses in vehicle hire and transport service provision should find growth potential in supplying drivers and maintaining fleets to meet the stipulated service requirements. Moreover, the open procedure and emphasis on price and quality create a competitive avenue for companies looking to expand their operational footprint in the United Kingdom's transport sector.

## Notice

Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire * LOT 1 - Batch 26006 (Barnsley schools) * LOT 2 - Batch 26008 (Service 51 - Doncaster)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064304-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,190,000 |
| Lots value | £2,190,000 |
| Awards value | £570,115 |
| 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CHAD HEALEY EUROPEAN; GLOBE HOLIDAYS; SMT BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064304-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 16:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047409-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064304-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047409-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  All documents are available via ProContract tender portal. Project ID DN817007

## Notice URLs

- http://www.globeholidays.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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