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title: "WNC Mystery Traveller Consultancy Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# WNC Mystery Traveller Consultancy Service

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0862c5c-4115-457d-9308-7b41c5bd10e8

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## Summary

This public procurement process concerns the "WNC Mystery Traveller Consultancy Service" commissioned by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on the organisation and execution of quarterly mystery traveller surveys within the East Midlands, UK. The procurement falls under the "Highways consultancy services" industry category and progresses to the Award stage as of 14th May 2025. The services are expected to commence on 12th May 2025 and run until 31st July 2026. This contract, valued at £26,410.40 and procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, represents a significant project within the services sector, with SYSTRA Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for large consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in transport and highways consultancy. By engaging in this project, businesses can solidify their standing within the public sector and expand their portfolio of projects that assess public transport services' quality. As the procurement method favours firms involved in framework agreements, companies that are part of such arrangements or have plans to join can particularly benefit. The scope for continuous service evaluation paves the way for sustained engagement and potential future collaborations with governmental entities like West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

To organise and carry out four quarterly mystery traveller surveys throughout 2025/26, aimed at evaluating the quality of bus services within WNC area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9c2be8-4753-43aa-8b6c-d2c9cc42479b |
| 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 | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,410 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9c2be8-4753-43aa-8b6c-d2c9cc42479b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9c2be8-4753-43aa-8b6c-d2c9cc42479b
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ec1062f-e6f6-45d9-8d4a-f2c8c7eb2fce

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