# Franchising Readiness Study

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Milton Keynes Council](/buyers/milton-keynes-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED](/contract-winners/ove-arup-partners/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £100,000
- Tender value: £100,000
- Award date: 15 September 2025
- Published: 9 December 2025
- Contract start: 21 September 2025
- Contract end: 30 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ad55e7e1-8c97-47cf-a725-43a2d4429938-875111
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a75b551-64eb-4233-9d10-f67b567e34e6

## Description

The project is to undertake a comprehensive study into the Council's required journey towards taking on public transport franchising responsibilities\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad55e7e1-8c97-47cf-a725-43a2d4429938-875111)