South Yorkshire Bus Franchising Phase One
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is franchising bus services across South Yorkshire in two lots, based at depots in Sheffield and Doncaster. Operators will deliver public road transport services under a franchised model.
- Closed5 May 2026
- Value£523m
- Per lot£261m across 2 lots
- BuyerSouth Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- WhereOlive Grove Depot, Sheffield and Leger Way Depot, Doncaster
- CategoryTransport & vehicles
- RegionYorkshire & Humber
You'll want to look if you operate bus services and can meet the comprehensive requirements set out in the Invitation to Participate documentation
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
Multiple operators won the previous South Yorkshire bus services contract in March 2026, including First South Yorkshire Limited, Lincolnshire Road Car Company Limited, Yorkshire Traction Company Limited, T M Travel Limited, and others. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.