Call off from ESPO Consultancy Services Framework Agreement 664_2025, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract titled "Call off from ESPO Consultancy Services Framework Agreement 664_2025, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport" to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. This procurement process, completed as of 5th June 2026, falls under the 'Highways consultancy services' category and is relevant to the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 27th April 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a total contract value of £180,000. The award stage of the procurement has been reached, with the award notice published on the same recent date of 5th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services. Companies like Ove Arup & Partners with experience in transport and traffic management, particularly those meeting the needs of selective procurement frameworks, are well-suited to benefit from such agreements. The contract value and geographic focus within the West Midlands indicate a strategic opportunity for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in regional infrastructure projects. This procurement highlights not only the lucrative opportunities presented by framework agreements but also the potential for long-term relationships with large public sector organisations such as Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Title

Call off from ESPO Consultancy Services Framework Agreement 664_2025, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) has done a direct award contract to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework Agreement 664_2025, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport for the provision of PQ0649 Highways Technical Support (part 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08335a83-aa6a-4732-9d3a-c91585366165
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791ddd99-e86d-49ab-bfbe-2055b05af2a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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