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WNC BSIP Engagement Studies Phase 2

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "WNC BSIP Engagement Studies Phase 2" contract, which falls within the services category, specifically highways consultancy services. This procurement aims to maximise BSIP funding through strategic partnerships and market insights to grow bus usage sustainably. GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED has been awarded the contract, which is valued at £72,138 (excluding VAT) and will run from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential for renewal. Located in Northampton, this project is under the jurisdiction of sub-central government authorities, and was procured via an unknown below-threshold method. The award became active on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and stakeholder engagement, particularly those seeking to expand their services in highways consultancy. SMEs like GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, especially those based in regional areas such as Leicester, will find direct business growth potential by leveraging insights and forming partnerships with local authorities. The contractual adjustments suggest extended services, encouraging businesses with flexible service offerings to participate in future tendering or renewals.

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Notice Title

WNC BSIP Engagement Studies Phase 2

Notice Description

Maximise BSIP funding by fostering strong partnerships, leveraging market insights from bus users, and sustainably growing bus usage through broad stakeholder engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079994-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,138 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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