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WNC BSIP GTS Engagement - Partnering for Success

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for its tender titled "WNC BSIP GTS Engagement - Partnering for Success," aimed at enhancing bus services through strategic partnerships under its BSIP funding initiative. The council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom, has awarded the contract to GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This tender, which falls under the services category specifically for highways consultancy services, was in the award stage as of 5th December 2025, with the contract period scheduled to run from this date until 31st March 2026, and potentially extendable to 30th September 2026. This procurement method was designated as "Below threshold - unknown" and targets the UKF24 region.

The successful award of this contract offers significant business growth opportunities by encouraging collaboration among stakeholders to expand bus usage, which aligns with the council’s strategic goals. Businesses in the transport consultancy sector, particularly SMEs and those with capabilities in stakeholder engagement and market analysis, stand to benefit from such partnerships. Involvement in this project could lead to further collaboration and the extension of services, supporting sustained development within the transport industry. This contract allows companies to leverage their expertise and market insights to foster long-term relationships with public entities seeking innovative transport solutions.

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Notice Title

WNC BSIP GTS Engagement - Partnering for Success

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-05ef5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080011-2025
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
£46,096 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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