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Enhanced Partnership and Bus Grant Support

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Milton Keynes Council, has completed the procurement process titled "Enhanced Partnership and Bus Grant Support" under the industry category of "Transport systems consultancy services" (CPV: 71311200). The process, now in the award stage, culminated on 15th July 2026, following a tender period that ended on 14th July 2026. Located at Saxon Court, Milton Keynes, the council sought consultancy to support various transport initiatives, including a review of the Enhanced Partnership and management of public transport promotional activities. The contract, with a value of £400,000 GBP, was awarded to Haskoning UK Limited, located in Peterborough, and will commence on 20th July 2026, concluding on 21st May 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective, call-off from a framework agreement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport consultancy, particularly those capable of executing comprehensive evaluations and marketing strategies to enhance public transport systems. Companies that excel in collaboration with governmental bodies to implement transport frameworks, engage stakeholders, and manage large-scale communication initiatives stand to benefit. While the specific suitability was not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, established firms with a robust network and experience in transport management and consultancy would be well-suited to undertake such contracts, facilitating expansion into public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enhanced Partnership and Bus Grant Support

Notice Description

Transport consultancy work to undertake various actions to support MKCC in delivery of the Enhanced Partnership, Bus Service Improvement Plan and activities under the Local Bus Grant Funding. Activities will include a review and refresh of the Enhanced Partnership in line with new guidance and regulations, comms and marketing activities to support work under the BSIP and bus grant funding, provide independent chairing of the EP operator and transport stakeholder group meetings. Develop and manage a diary of activities to promote public transport in line with BSIP and funding outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aebc1be-943a-448c-85c0-e80ea6e239af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94370253-1b35-4d4d-b07b-143ed06407f9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 21 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HASKONING

Further Information

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