Award

Consultancy support for Bus projects 2025 /2026

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

17 Mar 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the tender process for consultancy support for bus projects for the period 2025/2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport systems consultancy services, and is located in the United Kingdom, within the region UKK12. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 6th March 2025. The contract will begin on 1st April 2025 and will last until 31st March 2026, with potential renewal for an additional year. The procurement method used was direct, below-threshold without competition, and the contract has a gross value of £173,880.00.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consulting firms specialising in transport systems and related services. SME businesses and those with expertise in transport consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the nature of the services required. The awarded supplier, Colin Medus, based in Bristol, demonstrates the council's commitment to supporting local businesses and procuring specialised consultancy services. Companies looking to engage with public authorities like North Somerset Council should consider developing capabilities in niche consultancy services to be well-positioned for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Consultancy support for Bus projects 2025 /2026

Notice Description

Consultancy support for Bus projects 2025 /2026 effective April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009621-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLIN MEDUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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