Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
Contact
Matthew Hoyle
Matthew.Hoyle@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 113348108
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
8876556
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/about-us/procurement-at-the-combined-authority/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Bus Reform Market Engagement
Reference number
73394
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Following her election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin pledged to ‘bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares contactless ticketing and greener buses’. Therefore, in line with exploring different models for delivery (including franchising and enhanced partnership) in June 2021, the Combined Authority issued a Notice of Intent to conduct an assessment of a franchising scheme.
The Combined Authority currently works in collaboration with existing commercial bus operators in West Yorkshire, via the West Yorkshire Bus Alliance, to oversee the delivery of improvements to the region’s bus network. As of April 2022 the Alliance has functioned as an Enhanced Partnership.
The Combined Authority would like to engage with organisations from both inside and outside of our region and further afield to discuss the potential of bus reform and the opportunity of redefining the West Yorkshire bus market for the first time in a generation.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance
ls1 2de
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We would like to discuss this opportunity with bus operators who operate within West Yorkshire and outside of West Yorkshire currently. We would also like to speak to organisations who are potentially considering entering the market.
In particular we would like to discuss and gain the view of potential suppliers/operators
on an Enhanced Partnership plus model, taking our existing EP to the next stage or a franchising model. This is all in the context of what would ultimately work best for the residents of West Yorkshire.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please contact the Commercial Team at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority via our email address: CommercialTeam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk and a member of the team will be in touch regarding a potential discussion.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes