How to win: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Pre-Market Engagement Day - Bus Operators - Phase 2 Franchising

About this contract

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.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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