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title: "Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit Concept Development: Strategic Outline Business Case Commission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f6a3"
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# Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit Concept Development: Strategic Outline Business Case Commission

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f6a3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Milton Keynes Council, which is seeking a multidisciplinary consultancy to develop a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the first phase of its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network concept. This initiative falls under the category of transport services and aims to enhance public transport accessibility in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period for submitting proposals ended on 17 December 2021. The contract, valued at £300,000, is currently active.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy and urban transport solutions. Companies that focus on innovative transport strategies or have experience in developing public transport frameworks will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As Milton Keynes expands, businesses that can contribute to sustainable public transport solutions are likely to find additional growth prospects within the wider context of the city's ambitious development plans.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council are advertising an opportunity for a multidisciplinary consultancy, either a single supplier or a consortium, to produce a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for delivering the first phase of its Mass Rapid Transit network concept.The Milton Keynes Strategy for 2050 (adopted by Council January 2021 as an annex to the Council Plan) presents a long-term growth strategy for Milton Keynes borough to a population of around 410,000 people (from around 270,000 people today) which is part of a Greater Milton Keynes of around half a million, set within a context of growth across the wider Oxford-Cambridge Arc. Among its seven big ambitions, the strategy aims to make it easier for everyone to travel on foot, by bike and with better public transport. A major part of the strategy is to introduce a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network for the city, helping people move about in a more energy and space efficient way. It will also support reduced dependence on private car

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultant to provide Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit Concept Development: Strategic Outline Business Case Commission

Renewal: An extension of 6 months is available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003838-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £227,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003838-2022
- 15 Nov 2021 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028468-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

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