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Bus Franchising Pilot

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 06:34

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bus Franchising Pilot", which is focused on seeking expert advice from a specialist for a Department for Transport (DfT) funded initiative. This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The contract, awarded to Purcell Advisory Limited, is valued at £36,000 and extends from 20th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Based in Ellesmere Port, UKD63, the council utilised a limited procurement method for below-threshold competition, emphasising a streamlined approach to supplier selection. The procurement stage now transitions from award to active contract status.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing consultancy and specialist advisory services within the transport and infrastructure sectors. It is particularly appealing for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Purcell Advisory Limited, which has successfully secured the contract. Such projects facilitate business growth by enabling companies to demonstrate their expertise in niche areas such as bus franchising, enhancing their portfolios and paving the way for future opportunities in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Bus Franchising Pilot

Notice Description

Expert advice from bus franchising specialist for the DfT funded pilot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063962-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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