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title: "Enhanced Partnership and Bus Grant Support"
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# Enhanced Partnership and Bus Grant Support

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aebc1be-943a-448c-85c0-e80ea6e239af

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Milton Keynes Council, has completed the procurement process titled "Enhanced Partnership and Bus Grant Support" under the industry category of "Transport systems consultancy services" (CPV: 71311200). The process, now in the award stage, culminated on 15th July 2026, following a tender period that ended on 14th July 2026. Located at Saxon Court, Milton Keynes, the council sought consultancy to support various transport initiatives, including a review of the Enhanced Partnership and management of public transport promotional activities. The contract, with a value of £400,000 GBP, was awarded to Haskoning UK Limited, located in Peterborough, and will commence on 20th July 2026, concluding on 21st May 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective, call-off from a framework agreement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport consultancy, particularly those capable of executing comprehensive evaluations and marketing strategies to enhance public transport systems. Companies that excel in collaboration with governmental bodies to implement transport frameworks, engage stakeholders, and manage large-scale communication initiatives stand to benefit. While the specific suitability was not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, established firms with a robust network and experience in transport management and consultancy would be well-suited to undertake such contracts, facilitating expansion into public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Transport consultancy work to undertake various actions to support MKCC in delivery of the Enhanced Partnership, Bus Service Improvement Plan and activities under the Local Bus Grant Funding. Activities will include a review and refresh of the Enhanced Partnership in line with new guidance and regulations, comms and marketing activities to support work under the BSIP and bus grant funding, provide independent chairing of the EP operator and transport stakeholder group meetings. Develop and manage a diary of activities to promote public transport in line with BSIP and funding outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94370253-1b35-4d4d-b07b-143ed06407f9 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 21 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HASKONING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94370253-1b35-4d4d-b07b-143ed06407f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94370253-1b35-4d4d-b07b-143ed06407f9
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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