Milton Keynes City Council · Awarded contract

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Bus Franchising Assessment for Milton Keynes City Council

Awarded 07 Sep 2026

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Awarded07 Sep 2026

Value£1,000,000.00

SupplierOve Arup & Partners Limited

AgencyMilton Keynes City Council

RegionSouth East

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 10mo12mo term, 16% elapsed

Awarded 7 Sept 2026Expires 6 Sept 2027

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Milton Keynes City Council awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited for a bus franchising assessment, valued at £1,000,000.

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