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Traffic Surveys Jan 2026 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bedford Borough Council, focused on the contract titled "Traffic Surveys Jan 2026 - AWARD", aims at conducting classified traffic surveys across various sites within Bedford Borough. The contract falls under the industry category of Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services and was conducted using an open procedure. Although the tender process has been completed, the resulting award commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st February 2027. The total contract value is GBP 1,272.40 and was awarded to Citisense LTD. Relevant locations include Bedford, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for firms specialising in survey services and those capable of delivering innovative traffic analysis solutions, particularly those that can manage projects with regional, national, and international dimensions. While not tailored specifically for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with expertise in data collection and analytics in traffic or infrastructure sectors can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio. Furthermore, successful delivery may establish credibility with local government authorities, potentially leading to additional public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Traffic Surveys Jan 2026 - AWARD

Notice Description

Classified traffic surveys at several sites in Bedford Borough Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e39413f-d770-4b7a-95d4-be756f4d7737
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e635ce60-e935-4ace-93ea-dc8a5a88369e
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITISENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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