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title: "Franchising Readiness Study"
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# Franchising Readiness Study

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a75b551-64eb-4233-9d10-f67b567e34e6

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council, the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Franchising Readiness Study". This initiative involves a detailed study into the Council's transition to managing public transport franchising responsibilities, categorised under "Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis" in the industry. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £100,000, spans from 21st September 2025 to 30th March 2026, and the awarded supplier is OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED. Key dates include the award date of 15th September 2025, with the work to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and analytical services, especially those focusing on transport or municipal management. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage due to the project’s suitability parameters. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies and advisory services stand a good chance of competing favourably in such tenders, facilitating potential growth through participation in large-scale public projects. This project sets a framework for similar future opportunities in the public transport sector.

## Notice

The project is to undertake a comprehensive study into the Council's required journey towards taking on public transport franchising responsibilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad55e7e1-8c97-47cf-a725-43a2d4429938 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad55e7e1-8c97-47cf-a725-43a2d4429938

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad55e7e1-8c97-47cf-a725-43a2d4429938
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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