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Grovesend Road - Gillingstool Active Travel Corridor FBC & Detailed Design Development

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Grovesend Road - Gillingstool Active Travel Corridor Full Business Case (FBC) & Detailed Design Development" project. The contracting authority sought consultancy services in production management and highways consultancy within the industry category of services. This consultancy contract, valued at £477,762, was awarded to Jacobs UK Limited. The contract period began on 7th November 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement process involved a method identified as "Other," and the award notice was published on 5th February 2026. The procurement specifically focuses on projects located in England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services for active travel corridor developments and detailed design work. While Jacobs UK Limited has been selected as the supplier given the specific requirements of the contract, there are ongoing opportunities in similar fields for consultancy firms, especially those focused on transport infrastructure. Larger firms are primarily positioned to compete for such high-value government contracts, although the evolving focus on active travel infrastructures might generate further opportunities across different procurement exercises. Businesses with experience in infrastructure consultancy and those looking to expand into government contracts could find significant growth potential in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Grovesend Road - Gillingstool Active Travel Corridor FBC & Detailed Design Development

Notice Description

Procurement of Consultant support for business case and detailed design development for the Grovesend Road to Gillingstool Active Travel Corridor in South Gloucestershire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-087d1973-1b49-40d7-a9e7-6a0a524adb64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc989ab-8890-45fc-84fb-eea1e658ccda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£477,762 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£477,762 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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