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Vision-led Transport Assessment

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement titled "Vision-led Transport Assessment," which involves stages 1 and 2 of the transport assessment focusing on business services such as consulting and marketing. The contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement under the NEPO212 Framework for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, specifically targeting Lot 9 - Highways & Transportation. This selective tender was concluded with the contract awarded to ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED for a period starting on 3rd November 2025 and ending on 27th March 2026, with the contract value amounting to £29,702. The project is to be conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom, which presents opportunities for growth within this geographic area.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for firms in the business services domain, specifically those specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services, to showcase their capabilities in the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially urged to engage, given their suitability to the project specifications outlined by the council. Participating in such tenders can lead to substantial growth potential by establishing relationships within public frameworks and fulfilling government-led projects. It is an opportunity for businesses with expertise in transport assessments to demonstrate their proficiency and expand their client base within the public sector. The procurement process highlights key chances to engage with regional infrastructure development projects, granting businesses exposure and experience that can be leveraged for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vision-led Transport Assessment

Notice Description

The provision of a Vision-led Transport Assessment, stages 1 and 2. Further competition in relation to the NEPO212 Framework: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment: Lot 9 - Highways & Transportation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dc153d2-ce00-4f8e-8a38-83f2978bb3df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b357e2cb-a2b6-4aba-b34f-75b85f04db6e
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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,702 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,702 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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