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title: "Mass Rapid Transit Outline Business Case"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
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# Mass Rapid Transit Outline Business Case

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f895589e-9f23-44fb-bc27-3449b1fb353f

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has completed the procurement process for the Mass Rapid Transit Outline Business Case, which was awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED. The contract, valued at £440,000 GBP, falls under the services category and involves urban planning services and research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from October 23, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on October 15, 2023. The location of delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in urban planning and research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are considered suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in infrastructure development within urban areas, particularly those with expertise in transport and related services, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process was conducted by the Milton Keynes Council, providing a chance for suppliers to engage with a local contracting authority and contribute to the development of transit infrastructure in the region.

## Notice

Mass Rapid Transit Outline Business Case call off from CCS Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 8 Infrastructure including transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a61d05-8550-4faa-94e2-0b7a7bd7eea3 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2023 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a61d05-8550-4faa-94e2-0b7a7bd7eea3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a61d05-8550-4faa-94e2-0b7a7bd7eea3
  27th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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