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Amber Valley Active Travel Study - AWARD

NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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16 Oct 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Amber Valley Borough Council, facilitated by the North East Derbyshire District Council's e-Tendering System, has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "Amber Valley Active Travel Study." The procurement, classified under travel management services within the CPV framework, also covers research and development consultancy and travel services. The study, aimed to enhance active travel within Amber Valley, covers broad geographic locations including the UK and overseas. The procurement followed an open procedure, concluding with the award notice published on 16 October 2025. Key dates in the process include the tender closing on 2 July 2025 and the contract period commencing from 1 August 2025 to 28 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel management and consultancy services, seeking to engage in developmental studies that can contribute to sustainable travel solutions. The award to Phil Jones Associates Limited underscores the potential benefits for companies adept in this industry sector to participate and leverage such opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders include businesses experienced in handling complex travel logistics and consultancies familiar with research and development initiatives in both the UK and international markets. Although the tender was not explicitly directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust capability in active travel management could find these opportunities conducive to business expansion through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Amber Valley Active Travel Study - AWARD

Notice Description

Amber Valley Borough Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out a comprehensive travel study of the borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a09f718-3b02-4a14-8bd0-3ef97ee15add
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67141e5d-fa8a-4618-9e75-38fa5323d1e2
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 28 Feb 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
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE5 3BT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley & Marehay
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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