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P-0709 Highways Principal Consultant

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Manchester City Council seeks a Highways Principal Consultant under a restricted procedure, specifically targeting consultancy services in highways, traffic, and transport. This contract, valued at £135,000, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status marked as active as of 30th July 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 14th August 2025 and conclude on 14th August 2026. Interested parties were required to submit their tender documents by 11 am on 9th July 2025 via the e-business portal known as the Chest. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, and this procurement aligns with Manchester City Council's ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in highways, traffic, and transport, enabling them to collaborate directly with local government and expand their portfolio. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement method's inclusive nature. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a foothold in public infrastructure projects, providing pathways to further contracts in the public sector. As Wilde Consultants Ltd has been awarded the contract, large companies may still consider forming collaborative ventures or partnerships for future bids. The project's focus offers a chance for firms with environmental consultancy prowess to integrate sustainable solutions into infrastructure developments, thereby addressing pressing environmental concerns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-0709 Highways Principal Consultant

Notice Description

Under ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 5 Highways , Traffic and Transport, MCC are looking for 1 x Structures Engineering Consultancy Support - Principal Consultant secondment positions to support the structures team which is specialist area within Highways. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 09/07/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-201ce8ca-b909-49b7-8547-54bf56817eea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34314813-c58d-4e84-9b1d-e787b011bade
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

85000000 - Health and social work services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,482 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 1-2 years
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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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