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WNC BSIP GTS Engagement Workstream 2026 - Phase 2

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "WNC BSIP GTS Engagement Workstream 2026 - Phase 2," aimed at enhancing sustainable bus use in Northampton, UK. The initiative focuses on strengthening partnerships and leveraging market insights to deliver long-term, inclusive, and lower-carbon local bus services. The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out using a below-threshold method, with the award issued on 29th April 2026. The contract's active period runs from 1st May 2026 to 31st December 2026, with provisions for possible renewal until 30th June 2027. GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a supplier with expertise in highways consultancy services, was engaged for this endeavour.

This tender provides growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport consultancy and infrastructure development, particularly those focusing on sustainable transport solutions. Businesses that excel in project management and stakeholder engagement within the transport sector would be well-placed to benefit from similar future opportunities. Expanding the local bus network to be more inclusive and environmentally friendly could encourage collaboration between civic and business leaders to drive regional growth and enhance community mobility.

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Notice Title

WNC BSIP GTS Engagement Workstream 2026 - Phase 2

Notice Description

Aims to maximise BSIP funding by strengthening partnerships and using market insight to grow sustainable bus use, delivering targeted engagement, studies and infrastructure improvements that create long-term, inclusive and lower-carbon local bus network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039060-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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