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Bus Franchise Pilot EY

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bus Franchise Pilot EY" has been awarded by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. This contract falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with operations expected primarily in England, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, inviting competitive bids within the specified tender period that concluded on 28th November 2025. The contractual period spans from 8th December 2025 to 30th June 2026, with an award value of £200,000. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, marking the completion of this tender.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large firms, as it is not tailored for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in transportation consultancy and infrastructure planning, particularly those with expertise in public transportation, could benefit from this contract. The focus on potential bus franchising or reform also opens possibilities for businesses involved in transport strategy and implementation. As the purchasing body is Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, businesses that have prior experience working with local transport authorities may find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Title

Bus Franchise Pilot EY

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) has made funding available for Local Transport Authorities looking to understand the options for potential bus franchising or reform available to them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21354c47-6099-4415-b319-6b7aa7ce1325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3455109a-9439-4ab6-8938-ce576f2a8d4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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