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Interchange passenger experience improvement project.

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council revolves around the "Interchange passenger experience improvement project" focused on the transport systems consultancy services industry, classified under CPV code 71311200. This procurement, located in the region of UKF24, has reached the award stage and was officially signed on 7th May 2026. It took place without the prior publication of a call for competition under a limited procurement method. The project aims to explore scope options for passenger improvements at five key interchange locations in West Northamptonshire, with a contract valued at £26,166. The awarded contract was signed with Atkins Realis as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport systems consultancy services to potentially collaborate with regional authorities for similar or future projects. It highlights opportunities particularly well-suited for SMEs capable of providing innovative transport solutions. Although the contract was directly awarded, businesses can strategize to engage in design contests or other procurement opportunities with regional councils. Understanding procurement methods such as direct awards based on price can inform businesses of alternative routes to secure contracts. This experience can be invaluable in building credibility and fostering relationships within the public sector for business growth.

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Notice Title

Interchange passenger experience improvement project.

Notice Description

Scope options for passenger improvements to five key interchange locations in West Northamptonshire,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope options for passenger improvements to five key interchange locations in West Northamptonshire,

Procurement Information

Direct awarded based on price

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06933f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041879-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

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