Award

Bus service survey delivery

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Warrington Borough Council, involved the tender for the "Bus service survey delivery" related to conducting surveys at bus stops and on bus services in Warrington. This contract, classified under the services category, was part of a complete procurement process, with the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the tender has moved to the award stage as of 10th February 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000 (gross amount £60,000), is effective from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, within the UKD61 region. The supplier awarded the contract was Transport Focus, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in survey conduction services as per the CPV code 79311200. SMEs with expertise in delivering comprehensive public opinion surveys, especially those experienced in public transportation sectors, could benefit greatly from such projects. As the results will contribute to a national report, engagement in this tender could enhance a company's visibility and reputation in both local and broader UK government-related projects. Businesses that can provide innovative survey solutions and accommodate local government needs are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Bus service survey delivery

Notice Description

Delivery and conducting of surveys at Bus Stops and on bus services in Warrington to gather information on the opinions of the travelling public. The results of the surveys will be published in the national report 'Your bus journey survey'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012130-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSPORT FOCUS

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