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title: "BSIP Programme Resource"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-698c43c8-5800-4604-90de-c117ce869911"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# BSIP Programme Resource

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-698c43c8-5800-4604-90de-c117ce869911

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has successfully awarded a contract as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, focusing on consulting services for transport systems. This award, valued at up to £57,104.63, including a potential extension, is part of a call-off from the ESPO framework agreement. The procurement process followed a selective method, allowing for a direct approach from a pre-established agreement. The contract, categorised under support services for road transport, covers a period from 26th February 2026 to 12th June 2026, with activities carried out in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The completion of the tendering process marks a transition to the contract execution phase.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for large-scale organisations proficient in transport system consultancy, aligning with the needs of the Tees Valley Combined Authority. As the contract has been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, businesses similar in scale and capability could leverage such frameworks to secure similar contracts in the future. The project supports transformations in road transport services, a sector poised for growth due to increased awareness and investments in sustainable and efficient transport solutions. This tender not only advances regional transport development but also sets a precedent for collaboration between public bodies and large consultancy firms in delivering strategic infrastructure improvements.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority have awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited for the provision of Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) resource. The contract has been awarded as a call off from the ESPO framework (Reference 664-25 Lot 5 Consultancy Services). Total for initial contract period: PS32,276.53 Optional 10-week extension estimated at: PS24,282.10 Total contract value if extension is utilised is therefore estimated at: PS57,104.63

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c65df1a-7006-4fe5-90c9-68e1fb578bb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,104 |
| 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 | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 63712000 - Support services for road transport
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c65df1a-7006-4fe5-90c9-68e1fb578bb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c65df1a-7006-4fe5-90c9-68e1fb578bb3
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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