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South Yorkshire Bus Franchising Phase One

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 05:21.

Opportunity overview

South Yorkshire Bus Franchising Phase One: Operators are invited to submit tenders for the delivery of franchised bus services across South Yorkshire. This procurement comprises two lots: Lot 1 - Service delivery from Olive Grove Depot (Sheffield) Lot 2 - Service delivery from Leger Way Depot (Doncaster) Comprehensive requirements, specifications and submission instructions are set out within the Invitation to Participate'

Classification

  • CPV60112000 — Public road transport services
  • CPV60172000 — Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Olive Grove Depot - Sheffield£353m
  • Lot 2 Leger Way Depot - Doncaster£169.6m

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • All associated information and tender documents are available free of charge via ProContract. The reference number is DN811809 There are no restrictions on who can register or bid for the opportunity via ProContract at this stage.Open source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ProContract DN811809
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
All submissions must be via the following e tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com/
Published risks
N/A

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
SYMCA are undertaking a Competitive Flexible Procedure in relation to this opportunity. The process undertaken will consist of the following: Stage 1: Invitation to Participate. This stage is open to all operators who are interested in bidding for the anchor depots referenced in this opportunity. Stage 2: Invitation to Negotiate. This stage will be restricted to shortlisted bidders following conclusion of stage 1. Further information can be found in the Invitation to Participate including the mechanism for contract awards.

Special regime

utilities

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
5 May 2026, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
22 Apr 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
5 Jan 2027, 23:59

Other Requirements

Reserved Participation

shelteredWorkshop

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
1

Contract terms

Financial Terms
N/A

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Typo error amended in description of Lot 1.2 - Leger Way.
Id
031084-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Olive Grove Depot - Sheffield
Description
SYMCA require a bidder to operate and maintain the relevant depot and associated facilities at Olive Grove Depot within Sheffield, as provided by SYMCA, and to deliver the franchised bus services operated from that depot for the duration of contract term.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
1.1 Olive Grove Depot - Sheffield

Value

Including VAT
423,569,762.4
Amount
352,974,802
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
5 Sept 2027, 00:00
Ends
4 Sept 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
4 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Option of a 2 year extension subject to the authority's discretion.
Entry 2
Id
1.2 - Leger Way Depot - Doncaster
Title
Lot 2 Leger Way Depot - Doncaster
Description
SYMCA require a bidder to operate and maintain the relevant depot and associated facilities at Leger Way Depot within Doncaster, as provided by SYMCA, and to deliver the franchised bus services operated from that depot for the duration of contract term.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
203,529,188.24
Amount
169,607,656.87
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
5 Sept 2027, 00:00
Ends
4 Sept 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
4 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Option of a 2 year extension subject to the authority's discretion.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
60112000
Description
Public road transport services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
60172000
Description
Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
1.2 - Leger Way Depot - Doncaster
Related Lot
1.2 - Leger Way Depot - Doncaster

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
60112000
Description
Public road transport services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
60172000
Description
Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE31
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
All associated information and tender documents are available free of charge via ProContract. The reference number is DN811809 There are no restrictions on who can register or bid for the opportunity via ProContract at this stage.
Entry 3
Id
031084-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Apr 2026, 15:57
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Id
GB-PPON-PDBT-6675-QXPN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDBT-6675-QXPN

Address

Street Address
11 Broad Street West
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 2BQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE32

Contact

Name
Jill Smith
Telephone
+441142203400

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S1 2BQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE31 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE32 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 030799-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 031084-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·