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title: "Consultancy Services - WNC Concessionary Bus Travel Reimbursement"
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# Consultancy Services - WNC Concessionary Bus Travel Reimbursement

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2351267-9e8e-45a6-90f0-3be7b0dcb20c

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a consultancy services contract for the WNC Concessionary Bus Travel Reimbursement project. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract valued at £50,000 GBP. The contract period is from January 22, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The main procurement category is services, and the tender deadline was January 18, 2024. The project location is in Northampton, with a focus on Highways consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in consultancy services for public transport and highways. The West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a supplier to provide various consultancy services related to bus travel reimbursement and concession schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in transportation and local government consulting are encouraged to participate in this contracting process to support the council's public service initiatives.

## Notice

Services and Deliverables required: 1. To provide a very high level estimate of reimbursement in 2024/5 to support the Council's budget-setting process; 2. To undertake data analysis and to negotiate with individual bus operators on the reimbursement parameters recommended to apply in 2024/25; 3. To assist with preparing West Northamptonshire's concessionary travel scheme for 2024/5; 4. To monitor returns from operators during 2024/25, and advise on out-turn against budget on a quarterly basis; 5. To assist the Council in considering amendments to the statutory concession scheme, such as the provision of concessionary travel before 09:30; 6. To provide ad-hoc advice as required on bus service procurement and on designing fare initiatives outside the concessionary travel scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bcbdc7-d83b-4fd7-87e6-85acd3bf3daf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS RÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bcbdc7-d83b-4fd7-87e6-85acd3bf3daf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bcbdc7-d83b-4fd7-87e6-85acd3bf3daf
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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