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WNC BSIP GTS Engagement Workstream Jul - Sep 2025

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has conducted a procurement process titled "WNC BSIP GTS Engagement Workstream Jul - Sep 2025" under the industry category of Highways Consultancy Services. This tender is part of the broader Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) aimed at enhancing bus usage in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which falls under the 'award' stage, saw its conclusion on 18th July 2025. The contract covers services from 21st July to 30th September 2025, with a total value of £30,079, facilitated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to transport and infrastructure improvement. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, especially in the public transport sector, would find this an attractive avenue for growth. The project, delivered by Edwards & Edwards Consultancy Ltd along with sub-contractor GO Travel Solutions, highlights the potential for collaborative engagement through such framework agreements, although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a focus on larger firms with the capacity to handle substantial consultancy projects. Engaging with similar tenders provides potential for scaling operations, forming strategic partnerships, and gaining valuable experience in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WNC BSIP GTS Engagement Workstream Jul - Sep 2025

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) have been allocated Dept for Transport funding to strengthen its stakeholder engagement. This builds on the already well established 'Partnering for Success' stakeholder engagement workstream developed since autumn 2024. This is all forms part of the wider Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) work, with its focus of growing bus us across West Northamptonshire. The BSIP needs to include the gathering of feedback from bus users to help inform future bus service strategy, design and promotion. This workstream includes the gathering of bus user feedback through an initial pulse survey and the creation of a new bus user group. This workstream covers just the period July to September 2025. It is expected a new workstream will start from October 2025. It will be delivered by GO Travel Solutions as a sub-contractor to Edwards & Edwards via the ESPO Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e44efdd-a75f-4250-808f-45a23b3e0336
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f95ca0-b038-4a43-90cf-5c40e851d90e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,079 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,079 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS & EDWARDS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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