South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Pre-Market Engagement Day - Bus Operators - Phase 2 Franchising
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is inviting bus operators to a Pre-Market Engagement Day on Thursday 26 November 2026. The day is for operators who want to find out more about bidding for the second phase of franchised bus services in South Yorkshire. Background In March 2025, Mayor Oliver Coppard confirmed the decision to franchise the South Yorkshire bus network. The first franchised services will start in Sheffield and Doncaster in September 2027. We’re now getting ready for Phase 2, which covers anchor depot contracts in Barnsley and Rotherham, and smaller countywide midibus contracts, from autumn 2028. Event details 09:00 to 16:00 on Thursday 26 November 2026 Sheffield city centre - venue to be confirmed (please note this is an in-person event) On the day, the bus franchising team will: introduce the team share our plans, current thinking and timelines for Phase 2, covering both anchor depots and smaller countywide midibus contracts explain how the procurement and contracts will work, including what we’re thinking of changing after Phase 1 ask for operators’ views and feedback to help shape Phase 2 Who should attend The event is open to any bus operator interested in running bus services in South Yorkshire. We’d especially like to hear from smaller operators and anyone who didn’t take part in Phase 1. How to register Register your interest in this project on ProContract. Send us a message through the ProContract messaging function with the name, job title and email address of each person attending, and any accessibility or dietary requirements. Please register by Monday 23 November 2026. We’ll confirm your place and send venue details once confirmed. Questions and feedback Any questions about the event should be sent through the ProContract messaging function. Operators who can’t attend, or who want to give more feedback after the event, can do so through ProContract until 31 January 2027. This procurement is being run under the Procurement Act 2023. The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has been published on Find a Tender.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Pre-Market Engagement Day - Bus Operators - Phase 2 Franchising
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is inviting bus operators to a Pre-Market Engagement Day on Thursday 26 November 2026. The day will give operators the chance to find out more about bidding for the second phase of franchised bus services in South Yorkshire, covering anchor depot contracts in Barnsley and Rotherham and smaller countywide midibus contracts from autumn 2028. More information is available on ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com), reference DN835488.