Social Value Ideas for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Active travel route scheme

The board considered an £11.65 million CRSTS-funded transport scheme to deliver a series of active travel routes in Doncaster, creating a continuous accessible route from Red House roundabout into the…

“So the first scheme seeks an in principle decision outline business case, for an 11,650,000, CRSTS funded, transport funded, scheme to deliver a serie…”

Bus franchise negotiations shortlist

The mayor announced that six bus operators have been shortlisted to enter contract negotiations for the new franchise bus network, targeting service delivery from September 2027. This is a significant…

“Transport, South Yorkshire People's Network. We're continuing to make strong progress towards bringing buses back under local control. We've now shor…”

£1.455bn transport programme

The board considered and endorsed the emerging Transport for City Regions programme built around a £1.455bn government allocation. The base package includes bus franchising, tram renewal, highway main…

“So the report outlines two recommendations one is to endorse the emerging programme as it currently sits within the report and then secondly supports …”

Supertram heat resilience

The network suspended some operations on 26 June because temperatures exceeded operational thresholds, and members noted the system struggles above 34 degrees due to its age. The discussion said signi…

“During the exceptionally hot weather at the end of June and over the last couple of weeks, temperatures have exceeded operational thresholds on the Su…”

Bus franchising procurement live

The bus franchising programme is in active procurement, with the ITN having gone live on 2026-06-16 and closing on 2026-09-11. The authority shortlisted six bidders from 19 submissions by 10 operators…

“So the overall the bus branching programme is delivering at pace and to time. We've recently delivered key milestones which is to do with the operator…”

Bus franchising mobilisation

South Yorkshire’s bus franchising programme is already in delivery, with depots acquired, procurement launched for the first batch of buses, and £50 million of additional government funding secured fo…

“Since then we've made strong progress towards delivering franchising as part of an integrated public transport system which will be known as South Yor…”

Electric buses and depot upgrades funded

The MCA secured central funding to buy 186 electric buses and upgrade depots as part of bus franchising delivery. This is a major capital spend tied to fleet procurement, electrification infrastructur…

“So this month we secured a significant amount of funding from the DFT, which was 33 .4 million. That would allow us to purchase 186 electric busses an…”

Airport City funding committed

The authority reported that more than £16 million has already been provided to support the South Yorkshire Airport City project. Further funding is conditional on lease changes and other safeguards be…

“Simka's provided now more than £16,000,000 to support the development and opera operationalization of the South Yorkshire Airport City project. The Si…”

Airport lease talks continue

Members confirmed that negotiations involving Peel Group, City of Doncaster Council and Simca are continuing and that most lease variations have been agreed in principle, with the turnover rent clause…

“Therefore, negotiations involving Peel Group, City of Doncaster Council, and Simca are continuing. Most aspects of the lease variation have been agree…”

Fair work standards in airport procurement

A public question asked how the authority would build clear and fair work conditions into procurement and delivery contracts linked to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, including pay, job security, trainin…

“Following the success of the union and community campaign to save Doncaster Sheffield Airport, how is Simka gonna build a clear, fair work, build clea…”