This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2022 at 11:54

Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Milton Keynes Council, which is seeking a multidisciplinary consultancy to develop a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the first phase of its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network concept. This initiative falls under the category of transport services and aims to enhance public transport accessibility in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period for submitting proposals ended on 17 December 2021. The contract, valued at £300,000, is currently active.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy and urban transport solutions. Companies that focus on innovative transport strategies or have experience in developing public transport frameworks will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As Milton Keynes expands, businesses that can contribute to sustainable public transport solutions are likely to find additional growth prospects within the wider context of the city's ambitious development plans.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit Concept Development: Strategic Outline Business Case Commission

Notice Description

Milton Keynes Council are advertising an opportunity for a multidisciplinary consultancy, either a single supplier or a consortium, to produce a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for delivering the first phase of its Mass Rapid Transit network concept.The Milton Keynes Strategy for 2050 (adopted by Council January 2021 as an annex to the Council Plan) presents a long-term growth strategy for Milton Keynes borough to a population of around 410,000 people (from around 270,000 people today) which is part of a Greater Milton Keynes of around half a million, set within a context of growth across the wider Oxford-Cambridge Arc. Among its seven big ambitions, the strategy aims to make it easier for everyone to travel on foot, by bike and with better public transport. A major part of the strategy is to introduce a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network for the city, helping people move about in a more energy and space efficient way. It will also support reduced dependence on private car

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultant to provide Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit Concept Development: Strategic Outline Business Case Commission

Renewal: An extension of 6 months is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003838-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£227,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ove Arup and Partners Limited

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