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Strategic Transport Support Services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Strategic Transport Support Services," has reached the award stage, under the guidance of Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council as the buying organisation. This contract involves delivering transport planning and highways advisory support with a focus on strategy, policy development, and project support. The process was executed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographical focus is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the transport systems consultancy services category, commenced on 1 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2028, with a total awarded value of £150,000. The award was officially made to Costain Ltd on 29 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services within the transport sector. With a strategic focus on scheme feasibility and development management, businesses that are capable of delivering flexible, responsive services across transport planning are particularly well-suited to this contract. The procurement process supports smaller enterprises, granting them the opportunity to engage through a framework agreement, thereby fostering competitive diversification in the consultancy services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Transport Support Services

Notice Description

Award of contract for comprehensive transport planning and highways advisory support to the Authority, delivering a flexible and responsive service across strategy, policy development, scheme feasibility, development management and project support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-376849d6-2d79-48e5-ad77-11cb220745c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596657b9-55fd-4614-81aa-aab4e70ed9eb
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSTAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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