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Travel to School Framework Call off

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council, a regional authority based in Corby, has completed the procurement process titled "Travel to School Framework Call off", aimed at optimising travel options for children and young people. This contract falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services. The procurement method was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, and it was a call off under the ESPO framework 664_25. The contract stage is complete, with IMPOWER being awarded the contract valued at £119,000, signed on 27th May 2026. The buying organisation sought consultancy services to implement transformative changes in school travel provisions to cut costs effectively in the UKF25 region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the public sector, particularly those adept at delivering transformational changes. The completion of this procurement may inspire similar projects in other regions, encouraging consultancy firms to explore public sector opportunities. Companies focusing on strategic cost-reduction and process optimisation would find this tender particularly relevant, offering them a platform to demonstrate innovative approaches to public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Travel to School Framework Call off

Notice Description

The Council is exploring the most appropriate travel options, optimising processes, and promoting better outcomes and increased independence for Children and young peoples travel to school.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was a call off under the ESPO framework 664_25 The Councils requirement was seeking a suitable consultancy to deliver a transformational change to reduce the costs associated with travel to school provision.

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a call off from an already existing framework. This was ESPO framework 664_25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050988-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER

Further Information

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