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title: "Bus Network Review"
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published: "2025-03-11"
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# Bus Network Review

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7c333f-1ea1-4e4a-a9f2-f8b4a4610f4f

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has successfully tendered for a Bus Network Review, falling under the Transport systems consultancy services industry category. This procurement process, now in the award stage, covers England in the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted via a restricted procedure, with the consultant contract period set from 17 March 2025 to 30 September 2025. Key dates include the award on 4 March 2025 and the end of the tender period on 10 February 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses that specialise in transport systems consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council seeks expertise from an experienced consultant to improve the bus network, potentially benefiting firms with relevant experience in transport system analysis and public sector consultancy. The contract was awarded to SYSTRA UK, indicating a requirement for high professional standards and competence in this field.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (the "Council") is tendering for a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a Bus Network review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c56681-963f-4795-81c7-cc8af12a9ccc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,814 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| 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 | SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 19:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c56681-963f-4795-81c7-cc8af12a9ccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c56681-963f-4795-81c7-cc8af12a9ccc
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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