---
title: "Award of CW0277-02 Bus Network Review (Phase 2)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834307"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Award of CW0277-02 Bus Network Review (Phase 2)

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834307

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Fife Council involves a detailed Bus Network Review (Phase 2), aimed at improving transport systems within Fife. This procurement falls under the category of "services," specifically described as "Transport systems consultancy services," aligning with the CPV code 71311200. The contract has been awarded at the "Award" stage on 25th June 2026, and the procurement method used was direct, specifically awarded to a single supplier, WSP, without competition. The process is situated within Glenrothes, Scotland, under the Fife Council's oversight.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in transport consultancy and related services, especially those experienced in large-scale transport network assessments and improvements. Organisations with expertise in bus franchising, service improvement partnerships, and in-house transport solutions would find this particularly relevant. With a total contract value of £67,819 GBP, the opportunity exists under the Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework, providing a strong platform for enhancing business capabilities and contributing to public transport advancements in the region.

## Notice

Fife Council wishes to move forward with a detailed Bus Network Review (Phase 2) analysis, taking into account work already done in the original Bus Network Review (WSP UK Ltd) in 2024-2025.In summary,*a Business Justification Case (BJC) for Bus Franchising across the whole of Fife*a Business Justification Case for Bus Service Improvement Partnerships*Network accessibility and analysis training, including some upskilling of a Technician who will be responsible for this going forward using transport planning software*a Municipal Bus Operation Outline Business Case (OBC), including a robust and transparent assessment of costed scenarios for running in-house DRT Local Bus services and taking over existing Local Bus service contractsThe costings and conclusions will be used to inform Elected Member decision making on whether to proceed with any aspect of the Review outcomes.The services are to be provided to support the Client in delivering its requirements under the Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework (Ref: 1025).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558756 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,819 |
| 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 | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ; IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH; QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 12:47 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558756

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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