---
title: "Bus Bill RIA and recommendations"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156417"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-10-02"
---

# Bus Bill RIA and recommendations

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156417

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Welsh Government, specifically through their Corporate Procurement Services, involved the award of a contract titled "Bus Bill RIA and recommendations". This contract falls under the industry category of services, with a particular focus on transport systems consultancy services. Located in Cardiff, the procurement stage has reached the award phase with Ove Arup & Partners as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £19,468.91, was signed on 30th September 2025. This tender sought to update the Regulatory Impact Assessment for the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, addressing specific recommendations from a recent Finance Committee Report. The procurement method was likely competitive, indicated by the existence of a single bid, and it has now progressed to an active contract status with key project execution due soon.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy for transport systems. Companies possessing expertise in regulatory impact assessments and a strong understanding of public transportation frameworks would be well-suited to engage with this type of project. With the procurement process being facilitated by a major regional government body, successful bidders could leverage this work to establish credibility and foster further business growth within Wales and potentially beyond. Areas for growth include expanding consultancy services to other regional regulatory bodies or diversifying offers within the transport consultancy sector. Engaging in projects like this can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating capability in delivering high-value and impactful consultancy services.

## Notice

Update the Regulatory Impact Assessment for the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, addressing recommendations 2-5 of the Finance Committee's July 2025 Report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156417 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,468 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 16:37 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156417

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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