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title: "Bus Franchise Pilot EY"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-04"
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# Bus Franchise Pilot EY

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21354c47-6099-4415-b319-6b7aa7ce1325

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bus Franchise Pilot EY" has been awarded by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. This contract falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with operations expected primarily in England, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, inviting competitive bids within the specified tender period that concluded on 28th November 2025. The contractual period spans from 8th December 2025 to 30th June 2026, with an award value of £200,000. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, marking the completion of this tender.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large firms, as it is not tailored for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in transportation consultancy and infrastructure planning, particularly those with expertise in public transportation, could benefit from this contract. The focus on potential bus franchising or reform also opens possibilities for businesses involved in transport strategy and implementation. As the purchasing body is Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, businesses that have prior experience working with local transport authorities may find this an advantageous opportunity.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) has made funding available for Local Transport Authorities looking to understand the options for potential bus franchising or reform available to them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3455109a-9439-4ab6-8938-ce576f2a8d4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3455109a-9439-4ab6-8938-ce576f2a8d4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3455109a-9439-4ab6-8938-ce576f2a8d4c
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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