Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Bus Franchising Pilot Study for Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council

Awarded 19 Oct 2025

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Awarded19 Oct 2025

Value£300,000.00

SupplierMott MacDonald Ltd,Purcell Advisory Ltd

AgencyCheshire west and Chester Borough Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 7mo ago5mo term

Awarded 19 Oct 2025Expired 30 Mar 2026

About

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council awarded a contract to Mott MacDonald Ltd and Purcell Advisory Ltd for a bus franchising pilot study, funded by the Department for Transport.

The pilot aims to help Local Transport Authorities understand options for potential bus franchising or reform.

The contract value is AUD 300,000, and the pilot is expected to conclude on 31 March 2026.

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