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Transport East Consultancy

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for consultancy services under the title "Transport East Consultancy" has reached the award stage, with Suffolk County Council leading the initiative. It is aimed at supporting Transport East, Suffolk County Council, and associated partners. The contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, spans an initial period of two years with potential extensions up to four years, beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The consultancy focuses on the East of England region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement tailored to include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This consultancy tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in business management consultancy. As Suffolk County Council seeks external expertise, businesses capable of delivering strategic advice and support in transport consultancy will find this contract beneficial in expanding their regional influence, particularly within the East of England. With OVE Arup & Partners Limited already awarded the contract, new entrants can potentially join future collaborative engagements within similar projects. Companies eager to establish or deepen relationships with government bodies and regional organisations have the chance to align their services with public sector needs, potentially paving the way for involvement in influential regional transport initiatives.

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Notice Title

Transport East Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy support to Transport East, Suffolk County Council and their partner organisations. Initial contract term is 2 years (24 months) with an optional extension period of up to 2 years (24 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12636678-fbc1-4615-a061-e2dcefc01378
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df25dcd-3ef2-4af1-a320-69a278ee0f84
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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