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title: "Bus Franchising Pilot"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Bus Franchising Pilot

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5de124ef-c37d-4d7c-9058-a9f776dbaba1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Bus Franchising Pilot" is spearheaded by the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. The project involves exploring various options for bus franchising or reforms, as funded by the Department for Transport (DfT). Designated under the industry category of Business Services, the pilot is situated in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, indicating an inclusive opportunity for eligibility. After the conclusion of tender submissions on 1st October 2025, the award was made on 9th October 2025. The contract duration spans from 20th October 2025 until 31st March 2026, succeeding the recent award stage.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses, especially those dealing in consulting, law, or marketing services, due to its focus on business services. Firms like Mott MacDonald Ltd, a large supplier, and Purcell Advisory Ltd, an SME, have been awarded contracts, highlighting the potential for both large businesses and SMEs to benefit from similar opportunities. Given the procurement's open procedure, businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in the transportation sector should consider such projects that promise significant growth and collaboration prospects.

## 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. DfT expect the pilot to conclude on 31 March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08968b82-0798-417d-ae2a-7cd7da4979e4 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD; PURCELL ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 06:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08968b82-0798-417d-ae2a-7cd7da4979e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08968b82-0798-417d-ae2a-7cd7da4979e4
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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