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Provision of Temporary Professional Staff and Secondments for Major Projects 2023 - Lot 2

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has awarded a contract under the title "Provision of Temporary Professional Staff and Secondments for Major Projects 2023 - Lot 2", specifically targeting the Highways Consultancy Services category. The project involves the provision of temporary and professional staff to aid in project management for major transport infrastructure initiatives aligned with the council's strategic objectives. The contract was awarded via the Midlands Highway Alliance Professional Services Partnership under a call-off framework agreement. The procurement falls under the services category, with a project value of £160,000. The project commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2027, serving the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services, providing a platform to engage in substantial infrastructure projects. While this particular award was secured by MATCHTECH GROUP (UK) LIMITED, other businesses with expertise in professional staff provision and project management should remain alert for future opportunities within similar frameworks. Such contracts are suitable for established firms capable of delivering expert consultancy and secondment services, potentially allowing them to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector by collaborating with government entities like Worcestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Professional Staff and Secondments for Major Projects 2023 - Lot 2

Notice Description

For the provision of Temporary and Professional Staff and Secondments to undertake the project management and commissioning for a number of Major Projects for Worcestershire County Council within the E&I Directorate. To lead, develop, commission and manage a programme of Transport Infrastructure and Efficiency Projects in accordance with the authority's Corporate Strategy and Local Transport Plan. To support the Strategic Programme Manager to develop, shape and deliver programme/s of projects which meet the authority's aims. To lead and supervise the work of Project Managers and Delivery Teams (including any inter-agency teams) comprising senior managers, operational staff, agencies, contractors and consultants to meet the overall objectives. Awarded via Midlands Highway Alliance Professional Services Partnership (Lot 2 Secondment)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaccf1de-b779-4727-9c02-cc31fba70a61
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

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