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AccessBus Service Contract

West Yorkshire Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking for suppliers for transport work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £14,400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 10am, Wednesday 23 September 2026
Bids by: 10am, Wednesday 7 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 50% · Quality 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Conditions

You can bid for up to 1 lot.

What the notice says

5 Lots covering the districts of West Yorkshire - Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. To provide AccessBus services to the public of the region.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 9 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £14,400,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 5 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before 10am, Wednesday 23 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1: Bradford 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Lot 1 of 5. Bradford 3 year initial contract for AccessBus services.	Transport	£3,000,000
Lot 2: Calderdale 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Lot 2 of 5. 3 year initial contract for AccessBus services.	Transport	£1,320,000
Lot 3: Kirklees 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Lot 3 of 5. 3 year initial contract for AccessBus services.	Transport	£1,680,000
Lot 4: Leeds 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Lot 4 of 5. 3 year initial contract for AccessBus services.	Transport	£6,120,000
Lot 5: Wakefield 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Lot 5 of 5. 3 year initial contract for AccessBus services.	Transport	£2,280,000

Timeline

9 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 085479-2026

About the buyer

West Yorkshire Combined AuthorityLast 12 months

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From notice 085479-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.