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10 Jun 2026 at 12:07

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed its procurement process for the Worcestershire Local Transport Plan 5 (LTP5) with the aim of delivering sustainable, inclusive, and safe transport infrastructure across the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the highways consultancy services industry (CPV 71311210), focused on supporting the council’s vision for enhancing economic, environmental, and social outcomes. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the ESPO Framework 664_25 Lot 5. The contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on 27th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2027. The award was officially made on 20th February 2026 and published on 25th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions and consultancy services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this kind of project, as reflected in the selection of STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LTD, an SME, as the supplier. The project emphasises critical themes such as improving accessibility, reducing carbon emissions, and integrating transport modes, offering businesses the chance to contribute to meaningful infrastructural advancements in the region. Organisations capable of aligning their services with these priorities are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for business growth and development within the public sector.

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Notice Title

WCC 2026 2529 Worcestershire Local Transport Plan 5

Notice Description

Support Worcestershire County Council with their Local Transport Plan The way people travel is influenced by factors such as proximity to services, trip purpose, and the quality of digital and transport infrastructure. Therefore, Local Transport Plan 5 will need to deliver an agreed vision and a set of objectives and outcomes that will be focused on a number of core themes that includes sustainability, inclusion and safety whilst reflecting local community themes. The new Local Transport Plan (LTP5) will need to focus transport investment across the county over the defined period, and how we will work with partners to contribute to achieving our economic, environmental and social ambitions. A set of objectives and draft action plans will need to be determined and agreed around a set of key themes such as: * Support a thriving and prosperous economy * Enable healthy behaviours and improve wellbeing * Reduce carbon emissions * Improve accessibility and inclusivity * Improve transport safety and security * Integration of transport modes Awarded via ESPO Framework 664_25 Lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c3523d5-7d46-41e7-a148-395298a802b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61af24a2-d7c2-4292-ad11-fa31febfb568
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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