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Bus Transport Consultancy

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for bus transport consultancy services to Systra Ltd, aimed at supporting the objectives of Staffordshire's Local Transport Plan and Bus Service Improvement Plan. The project falls under the industry category of Transport systems consultancy services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1.5 million, covers a period from 26 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with possible extensions up to 31 May 2030. The award was made active on 15 May 2026, and the details were published on 10 July 2026.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport consultancy, particularly those that can provide governance, forecasting, apportionment, and entitlement services, as outlined in the awarded contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are recognised as suitable participants for such projects within this framework. Companies with expertise in transport ticketing, payment consultancy, and related consultancy services in the West Midlands region could effectively compete for future opportunities arising from this extended contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Transport Consultancy

Notice Description

This notice is for an awarded call off contract For Bus Transport Consultancy Services support to ensure that the objectives of Staffordshire's Local Transport Plan and Bus Service Improvement Plan are met. The contract is for the period 26 June 2026 until 31 May 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months until 31 May 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61a9ab52-25b0-4805-ba33-0194367ea220
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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