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Bus Franchise Pilot EY

Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council

Buyer Address: The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Kevin Cliffe

Contact Email: kevin.cliffe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1244976154

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
200000.0 GBP
Published
04 Dec 2025, 10:52
Deadline
28 Nov 2025, 23:59
Contract Start
08 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ernst & Young LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) has made funding available for Local Transport Authorities looking to understand the options for potential bus franchising or reform available to them.

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Opportunity Context

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