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RFE - Public Transport survey- Buses

LUTON COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for a public transport survey focused primarily on bus services, with the aim of encouraging usage post-pandemic and improving overall services. The project falls under the Transport services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £75,000. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 22 January 2025 and set to run from 24 January 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract was awarded to BDRC Continental (BVA-BDRC).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services and surveys. Companies with expertise in enhancing public transport accessibility and quality, particularly those experienced with bus networks, would find this tender relevant to their growth. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, offering potential for businesses to expand their portfolio in the transport sector by partnering with local authorities like Luton Council.

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Notice Title

RFE - Public Transport survey- Buses

Notice Description

Public Transport survey- Primerily Bus services. DfT have tasked all local authorities to get people back on public transport post pandemic and improving bus services altogether.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b3cda38-54e6-4601-aefb-5984189c0154
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fee1236-91ac-48e6-a878-d2d0ced32722
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDRC CONTINENTAL (BVA-BDRC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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