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Bus Franchising Round 1 Tier B
Published 24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
- Primary CPV
-
60112000 *
Public road transport services
- Location
- 🇬🇧 West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber
- Value
- £7,000,000
- Contract
-
5.7 years Duration
08/10/2026 30/05/2032
- Contract Types
-
60 *Transport servicesFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Wellington House, 40 - 50 Wellingon Street, Leeds, LS1 2DE, United Kingdom · UKE4
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
60112000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: 104505
*Standstill extension until 4pm on Friday 7th October 2026*
Please note that this is an extension in relation to previous Contract Award Notice (Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-084929)
Bus Franchising Round 1 Tier B Franchise Agreements:
Lot 8: Holmfirth
Lot 9: Slaithwaite
Lot 10: Hebden Bridge
Lot 12: Leeds Pudsey
Awarded to
Full CPV breakdown
- 60112000 — Public road transport services (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Local authority
- Competition
- Restricted / competitive (suppliers are shortlisted first)
- Contract type
- Services
- Bids received
- 12
- Winning supplier
- SME
- Procurement method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Main category
- Services
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Complete
- Award status
- Pending
- Award date
- 8 Sep 2026
- Standstill period ends
- 7 Oct 2026
- Contract can be extended to
- 28 May 2034
- Renewal
- There are two one-year extensions. These can be taken at the Combined Authority's sole discretion.
- Reserved / special regime
- Utilities
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026 16:55
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06f4a2
- Notice ID
- 104505
Competition
12
Bids received
7
Bids considered at final stage
4
SME bids at final stage
0
VCSE bids at final stage
Organisations on this notice
Tenderer SME
Tenderer SME
Unit 123 Whitehall Road Industrial Estate, Leeds, LS12 5JB, United Kingdom
GB-COH 09431407
Tenderer SME
Supplier, Tenderer Large
Harrington House 25 High Street, Northampton, NN6 9NU, United Kingdom
GB-COH 08314506
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Colne Vale Garage Savile Street, Huddersfield, HD3 4PG, United Kingdom
GB-COH 02197747
Supplier, Tenderer Large
Prospect Park, Harrogate, HG2 7NY, United Kingdom
GB-COH 02605399
Supplier, Tenderer Large
Second Floor 55 Degrees North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6BL, United Kingdom
GB-COH 02100855
Key dates
- Future Signature Date
- 8 Oct 2026 · Scheduled
- Future Signature Date
- 8 Oct 2026 · Scheduled
- Future Signature Date
- 8 Oct 2026 · Scheduled
- Future Signature Date
- 8 Oct 2026 · Scheduled
Full notice record
219 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Party 1 › Name | West Yorkshire Combined Authority |
| Party 1 › Address › Street | Wellington House, 40 - 50 Wellingon Street |
| Party 1 › Address › Town / city | Leeds |
| Party 1 › Address › Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE42 |
| Party 1 › Contact › Email | commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk |
| Party 1 › Role | buyer |
| Party 1 › Classification › Description | Public authority - sub-central government |
| Party 2 › Name | TLC TRAVEL LIMITED |
| Party 2 › Address › Street | Spring Mill Street |
| Party 2 › Address › Town / city | Bradford |
| Party 2 › Address › Postcode | BD5 7HF |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE41 |
| Party 2 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 2 › Link | http://tlctravelltd.co.uk |
| Party 2 › Business size | sme |
| Party 2 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 3 › Name | SQUAREPEG BUSES LTD |
| Party 3 › Address › Street | Unit 123 Whitehall Road Industrial Estate |
| Party 3 › Address › Town / city | Leeds |
| Party 3 › Address › Postcode | LS12 5JB |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 3 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE42 |
| Party 3 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 3 › Link | https://www.squarepegbuses.co.uk/ |
| Party 3 › Business size | sme |
| Party 3 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 4 › Name | TETLEY'S MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED |
| Party 4 › Address › Street | 8th Floor The Point |
| Party 4 › Address › Town / city | London |
| Party 4 › Address › Postcode | W2 1AF |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 4 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI32 |
| Party 4 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 4 › Link | https://www.tetleyscoaches.co.uk |
| Party 4 › Business size | sme |
| Party 4 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 5 › Name | TOWER TRANSIT OPERATIONS LTD |
| Party 5 › Address › Street | Harrington House 25 High Street |
| Party 5 › Address › Town / city | Northampton |
| Party 5 › Address › Postcode | NN6 9NU |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 5 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKF25 |
| Party 5 › Contact › Email | syafiqah.adam@towertransit.co.uk |
| Party 5 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 5 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 5 › Link | http://towertransit.co.uk |
| Party 5 › Business size | large |
| Party 5 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 5 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 5 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 6 › Name | E. STOTT & SONS LIMITED |
| Party 6 › Address › Street | Colne Vale Garage Savile Street |
| Party 6 › Address › Town / city | Huddersfield |
| Party 6 › Address › Postcode | HD3 4PG |
| Party 6 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 6 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 6 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE44 |
| Party 6 › Contact › Email | carl@stottscoaches.co.uk |
| Party 6 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 6 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 6 › Link | http://www.stottscoaches.co.uk |
| Party 6 › Business size | sme |
| Party 6 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 6 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 6 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 7 › Name | TRANSDEV BLAZEFIELD LIMITED |
| Party 7 › Address › Street | Prospect Park |
| Party 7 › Address › Town / city | Harrogate |
| Party 7 › Address › Postcode | HG2 7NY |
| Party 7 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 7 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 7 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKE22 |
| Party 7 › Contact › Email | paul.turner@transdevbus.co.uk |
| Party 7 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 7 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 7 › Link | http://www.transdevbus.co.uk |
| Party 7 › Business size | large |
| Party 7 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 7 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 7 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 8 › Name | THE GO-AHEAD GROUP LIMITED |
| Party 8 › Address › Street | Second Floor 55 Degrees North |
| Party 8 › Address › Town / city | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Party 8 › Address › Postcode | NE1 6BL |
| Party 8 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 8 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 8 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKC22 |
| Party 8 › Contact › Email | mark.dale@go-ahead.com |
| Party 8 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 8 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 8 › Link | http://www.go-ahead.com |
| Party 8 › Business size | large |
| Party 8 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 8 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 8 › Sheltered workshop | No |
Buyer
| Name | West Yorkshire Combined Authority |
Tender
| Title | Bus Franchising Round 1 Tier B |
| Description | *Standstill extension until 4pm on Friday 7th October 2026* Please note that this is an extension in relation to previous Contract Award Notice (Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-084929) Bus Franchising Round 1 Tier B Franchise Agreements: Lot 8: Holmfirth Lot 9: Slaithwaite Lot 10: Hebden Bridge Lot 12: Leeds Pudsey |
| Status | complete |
| Procedure type | selective |
| Procedure | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Special regime | utilities |
| Lot › Status | complete |
Awards
| Award 1 › Title | Holmfirth |
| Award 1 › Status | pending |
| Award 1 › Date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 1 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £8,400,000 |
| Award 1 › Value › Value | £7,000,000 |
| Award 1 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Award 1 › Category | services |
| Award 1 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Award 1 › Supplier › Name | TOWER TRANSIT OPERATIONS LTD |
| Award 1 › Item › CPV › Description | Public road transport services |
| Award 1 › Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKE4 |
| Award 1 › Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Award 1 › Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Award 1 › Standstill period › End | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Award 1 › Contract period › Start | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 1 › Contract period › End | 30 May 2032 |
| Award 1 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 28 May 2034 |
| Award 1 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Award 1 › Renewal › Description | There are two one-year extensions. These can be taken at the Combined Authority's sole discretion. |
| Award 1 › Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Award 1 › Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Award 1 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090743-2026 |
| Award 1 › Document › Published | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Award 1 › Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 1 › Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Award 1 › Milestone › Due | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 1 › Milestone › Status | scheduled |
| Award 2 › Title | Slaithewaite |
| Award 2 › Status | pending |
| Award 2 › Date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 2 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £8,400,000 |
| Award 2 › Value › Value | £7,000,000 |
| Award 2 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Award 2 › Category | services |
| Award 2 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Award 2 › Supplier › Name | E. STOTT & SONS LIMITED |
| Award 2 › Item › CPV › Description | Public road transport services |
| Award 2 › Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKE4 |
| Award 2 › Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Award 2 › Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Award 2 › Standstill period › End | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Award 2 › Contract period › Start | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 2 › Contract period › End | 30 May 2032 |
| Award 2 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 28 May 2034 |
| Award 2 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Award 2 › Renewal › Description | There are two one-year extensions. These can be taken at the Combined Authority's sole discretion |
| Award 2 › Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Award 2 › Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Award 2 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090743-2026 |
| Award 2 › Document › Published | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Award 2 › Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 2 › Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Award 2 › Milestone › Due | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 2 › Milestone › Status | scheduled |
| Award 3 › Title | Hebden Bridge |
| Award 3 › Status | pending |
| Award 3 › Date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 3 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £5,400,000 |
| Award 3 › Value › Value | £4,500,000 |
| Award 3 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Award 3 › Category | services |
| Award 3 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Award 3 › Supplier › Name | TRANSDEV BLAZEFIELD LIMITED |
| Award 3 › Item › CPV › Description | Public road transport services |
| Award 3 › Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKE4 |
| Award 3 › Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Award 3 › Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Award 3 › Standstill period › End | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Award 3 › Contract period › Start | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 3 › Contract period › End | 30 May 2032 |
| Award 3 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 28 May 2034 |
| Award 3 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Award 3 › Renewal › Description | There are two one-year extensions. These can be taken at the Combined Authority's sole discretion |
| Award 3 › Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Award 3 › Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Award 3 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090743-2026 |
| Award 3 › Document › Published | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Award 3 › Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 3 › Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Award 3 › Milestone › Due | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 3 › Milestone › Status | scheduled |
| Award 4 › Title | Leeds Pudsey |
| Award 4 › Status | pending |
| Award 4 › Date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 4 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £7,200,000 |
| Award 4 › Value › Value | £6,000,000 |
| Award 4 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Award 4 › Category | services |
| Award 4 › Above threshold | Yes |
| Award 4 › Supplier › Name | THE GO-AHEAD GROUP LIMITED |
| Award 4 › Item › CPV › Description | Public road transport services |
| Award 4 › Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKE4 |
| Award 4 › Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Award 4 › Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Award 4 › Standstill period › End | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Award 4 › Contract period › Start | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 4 › Contract period › End | 30 May 2032 |
| Award 4 › Contract period › Can be extended to | 28 May 2034 |
| Award 4 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Award 4 › Renewal › Description | There are two one-year extensions. These can be taken at the Combined Authority's sole discretion |
| Award 4 › Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Award 4 › Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Award 4 › Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090743-2026 |
| Award 4 › Document › Published | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Award 4 › Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award 4 › Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Award 4 › Milestone › Due | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Award 4 › Milestone › Status | scheduled |