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Walking & Cycling Strategy

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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09 Jul 2025 at 15:56

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09 Jul 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has successfully completed the procurement process for its Walking & Cycling Strategy, as part of its Sustainable Transport Strategy. This initiative is classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category and carries an award tag, indicating the selection of WSP UK Limited as the supplier. The project, valued at £59,968 GBP, commenced on 14th March 2025 and will conclude on 15th September 2025. The procurement used an open procedure method, and the process concluded with an active award status on 9th July 2025. The strategy will span across various regions in the UK, such as London, North East, North West, and others.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in transport systems and sustainable transport strategies, particularly those capable of handling projects aligning with national, London, and local policies on climate change, air quality, public health, and planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this project viable, given its openness to smaller businesses, facilitating their growth and expansion in the transport consultancy sector. With emphasis on developing a high-quality cycle network across the borough, businesses with expertise in urban transport planning and environmental strategies are well-suited to contribute innovative approaches to this endeavour.

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Notice Title

Walking & Cycling Strategy

Notice Description

Walking & Cycling Strategy: London Borough of Merton is seeking to commission a consultant team to produce Merton's Walking and Cycling Strategy (2025-2035, which will form a key part of the boroughs new overarching Sustainable Transport Strategy, also currently being developed. The successful consultancy team will help the borough define its vision, set objectives and provide a framework to encourage and enable walking and cycling trips in all parts of the borough. A key component of this must include a review of Merton's existing cycle route network and present a strategy and supporting delivery plan detailing how this can be transformed into a comprehensive borough-wide network of high-quality cycle routes. The strategy must identify and align with relevant national, London, and Council strategies and policies, particularly on Climate Change, Air Quality, Public Health and Planning. Particular attention should be paid to Merton's New Local Plan, adopted in November 2024, and the Council's emerging Sustainable Transport Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c85a5c-a758-404d-95b8-17a7f196571c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 6-12 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Richard Lancaster
Contact Email
richard.lancaster@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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