Award

WNC Mystery Traveller Consultancy Service

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process concerns the "WNC Mystery Traveller Consultancy Service" commissioned by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on the organisation and execution of quarterly mystery traveller surveys within the East Midlands, UK. The procurement falls under the "Highways consultancy services" industry category and progresses to the Award stage as of 14th May 2025. The services are expected to commence on 12th May 2025 and run until 31st July 2026. This contract, valued at £26,410.40 and procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, represents a significant project within the services sector, with SYSTRA Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for large consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in transport and highways consultancy. By engaging in this project, businesses can solidify their standing within the public sector and expand their portfolio of projects that assess public transport services' quality. As the procurement method favours firms involved in framework agreements, companies that are part of such arrangements or have plans to join can particularly benefit. The scope for continuous service evaluation paves the way for sustained engagement and potential future collaborations with governmental entities like West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Title

WNC Mystery Traveller Consultancy Service

Notice Description

To organise and carry out four quarterly mystery traveller surveys throughout 2025/26, aimed at evaluating the quality of bus services within WNC area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0862c5c-4115-457d-9308-7b41c5bd10e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9c2be8-4753-43aa-8b6c-d2c9cc42479b
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
£26,410 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SYSTRA

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