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Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) - Feasibility Study for Strategic Bus Corridor

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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07 May 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a consultancy contract to carry out a feasibility study as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), focusing on a strategic bus corridor. Classified under the CPV category for architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, this procurement activity is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. As of May 2025, the contract has been awarded to Jacobs UK Limited. The procurement process utilised an "Other" procurement method, with the contract operational from 14 April 2025 to 31 December 2025, and the tender period closing on 14 February 2025.

This tender provides an important opportunity for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors to gain industry-specific experience and enhance their credentials by contributing to regional transport initiatives. While this particular contract is already awarded, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the services category are encouraged to monitor similar procurement opportunities that are supportive of SME participation. Such projects are suited for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts while engaging in significant infrastructure development projects.

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Notice Title

Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) - Feasibility Study for Strategic Bus Corridor

Notice Description

North Somerset Council procured a consultant to undertake feasibility work as part of the council's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c849fb40-7b33-4ad7-98ed-c15097a9b257
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500d3285-5527-4aa1-8f79-f9b9a6016d74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,001 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,001 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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