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Provision and Operation of Local Bus Services across South Yorkshire

Awarded to CHAD HEALEY EUROPEAN LTD, GLOBE HOLIDAYS LIMITED, SMT Bus and Coach Ltd

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 21 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 18 June 2026

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Overview

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has awarded contracts for provision and operation of local bus services across South Yorkshire to CHAD HEALEY EUROPEAN LTD, GLOBE HOLIDAYS LIMITED, and SMT Bus and Coach Ltd, with a total contract value of £570,115.91 awarded on 7 July 2026. The scope comprises two lots: Batch 26006 for Barnsley schools services and Batch 26008 for Service 51 in Doncaster.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,190,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£570,116
Award date
7 July 2026
Contract period
29 August 2026 → 4 September 2027
Contract length
1 year
Could run to
3 September 2029
Against estimate
74% below
Bids received
7
Winners
  • CHAD HEALEY EUROPEAN LTD
  • GLOBE HOLIDAYS LIMITED
  • SMT Bus and Coach Ltd

This contract ends on 4 September 2027, or 3 September 2029 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

7

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Transport services (excl. Waste transport) drew a median of 11 bids over the last 24 months; 9% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 90% · Quality 10%

  • Price90%
  • Quality10%

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,932

Median of 11,684 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 11.4× the median.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in the last 12 months

40

contracts awarded, worth £905,982,974 in total

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  1. Contract

    8 July 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    21 May 2026

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