Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 18, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

1South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from companies who are interested in operating local bus including services in South Yorkshire. The Authority anticipates that the contract will start as follows: Batch 26006 (Barnsley schools): 1 September 2026 - 31 July 2027 (190 schooldays) Batch 26008 (Service 51 - Doncaster): 30 August 2026 - 4 September 2027 (53 weeks) The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047409-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 32 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047409-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 18, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,190,000 - £2,190,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.