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Bus Network Review

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2025 at 19:40

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has successfully tendered for a Bus Network Review, falling under the Transport systems consultancy services industry category. This procurement process, now in the award stage, covers England in the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted via a restricted procedure, with the consultant contract period set from 17 March 2025 to 30 September 2025. Key dates include the award on 4 March 2025 and the end of the tender period on 10 February 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses that specialise in transport systems consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council seeks expertise from an experienced consultant to improve the bus network, potentially benefiting firms with relevant experience in transport system analysis and public sector consultancy. The contract was awarded to SYSTRA UK, indicating a requirement for high professional standards and competence in this field.

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Notice Title

Bus Network Review

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (the "Council") is tendering for a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a Bus Network review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c7c333f-1ea1-4e4a-a9f2-f8b4a4610f4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c56681-963f-4795-81c7-cc8af12a9ccc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,814 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Bailey
Contact Email
heather.bailey@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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