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Highways Principal Consultant

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Manchester City Council, focused on acquiring the services of a Principal Consultant under ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport. This contract, titled "Highways Principal Consultant," falls within the services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure. The key deadline for submitting completed tender documents was 11am on 20th February 2025, and the contract period spans from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2026. The industry categories involved include market and economic research, business and management consultancy, business organisation services, health and social work services, and environmental issues consultancy. The total contract value at award was £87,000, and the award stage was documented on 23rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in market research and management consultancy for infrastructure projects. With a focus on environmental issues, health, and transport, companies capable of providing comprehensive consultancy services in these areas are well-poised to benefit. The tender is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling them to expand their footprint in the public sector by partnering with a prominent local authority such as Manchester City Council. Successful participation in such a project fosters growth by providing industry-specific exposure and collaborative opportunities with large firms like the awarded supplier, Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Principal Consultant

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
ocds-b5fd17-34ad9383-9d87-4509-bc47-fa3079387098
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf08ca1-5dee-4263-a675-7b8476902e4d
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
£75,000 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
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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

PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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