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Highways Principal Consultant (2)

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Highways Principal Consultant (2)" contract, managed by Manchester City Council, has reached the award stage, with Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited being appointed as the supplier. This contract, valued at £87,000, is part of the ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, under Lot 5, covering highways, traffic, and transport. The contract duration is from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026, and it pertains to the United Kingdom, with a focus on market and economic research, business and management consultancy, and environmental issues consultancy. The procurement method followed a selective procedure, and interested parties initially submitted tenders by 20 February 2025.

This tender could present significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services within the transport and infrastructure sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this project a valuable chance to enter or expand in the governmental consultancy space, addressing complex challenges related to urban planning, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure development. With the project facilitated by a well-established organisation like Manchester City Council, it provides a substantial scope for business growth and partnership in a high-value public sector project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Principal Consultant (2)

Notice Description

Under ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport, the Council are seeking to procure the services of a Principal Consultant as defined in the ESPO User Guide. Consultancy services are required to support the delivery of Manchester Council's Highways program of works. 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 20th February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e68270e-0ca3-4424-9539-abc381ce9934
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emily Naylor
Contact Email
emily.naylor@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612192358

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

PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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