AccessBus Service Contracts Procurement & Award
August 28, 2026 Executive Director, Transport (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Weaver Network Board noted the governance arrangements approved by the Combined Authority Board on 25 June 2026. The Board's terms of reference were approved, appointing Mayor Tracy Brabin as Chair and Councillor Eleanor Thomson as Deputy Chair. The Board also agreed its meeting dates for the municipal year 2026/27.
The Executive Director for Transport approved the launching of a procurement and award of contracts for AccessBus services across West Yorkshire from April 2027 to March 2032. This decision was made on 28 August 2026. The decision includes approving the procurement and award of contracts for each of the five districts.
Full council record
Purpose
To approve the launching of a procurement and then the award of a contract for each of the five districts of West Yorkshire for operators to carry out the AccessBus service from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032.
Decision
Approval to proceed with the procurement and award contracts for each of the five districts of West Yorkshire for operators to carry out the AccessBus service. This service will run from April 2027 to March 2032 and will provide essential transport services for those unable to use standard public transport across West Yorkshire to.
Alternative options considered
Option 1: No Action This option is not considered viable as it would result in the cessation of the AccessBus service from April 2027, leaving a significant gap in transport provision for elderly, disabled and vulnerable passengers across West Yorkshire.
Option 2: Further Contract Extension This option is not recommended. The existing contracts have already been extended beyond their original term and a further extension would limit market testing, reduce assurance of value for money and delay the benefits of a competitive procurement exercise.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Originally due | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sharon Chapman |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |