Bus Franchising Technology Ecosystem
Details
- Topic
- Software package and information systems
- Published
- 19 May 2026
- Submission
- 9 June 2026
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
Market Engagement – Bus Franchising Technology Ecosystem This soft market testing exercise is issued by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to inform the development of a future procurement strategy for the digital, data and technology ecosystem required to support the delivery of bus franchising services. The Authority is seeking input from organisations with relevant experience in delivering integrated transport, operational, financial, customer and data platforms at scale. This exercise is not a call for competition or procurement. Keywords: bus franchising services, digital, data and technology ecosystem
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published19 May 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date9 June 2026
About the buyer
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority brings together Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield under an elected mayor, and buys as a local authority. Suppliers register free on the ProContract system, where the group lists as Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority. Contracts above a set value are advertised on Contracts Finder, with larger ones on Find a Tender. Public transport commissioning includes tram fleet and bus service contracts. Growth, infrastructure and skills programmes bring further tenders through the same portal. The Authority's Strategic Economic Plan sets transport and investment priorities through to 2040.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's contract awards have been in software and information systems, IT services and transport equipment.
Relevant CPV codes
- 48000000 · Software package and information systems
- 71311200 · Transport systems consultancy services
- 72222000 · Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority.gov |
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