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A560 - S4A - Consultancy Support (Tameside Council)

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 07:07

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for consultancy support services under the title "A560 - S4A - Consultancy Support." This falls within the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement utilised a selective method under a restricted procedure within the TfGM's Professional Services Framework Agreement. The award stage was finalised on 5th March 2026, with a contract beginning on 6th March 2026 and ending on 31st May 2027. Services will be primarily delivered in England, with the contract valued at £497,429.50 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and architectural consultancy, particularly those who can offer innovative solutions tailored to public service needs. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this opportunity suited to their capabilities, given the procurement's focus on inclusive participation. WSP UK Ltd, a large firm, successfully secured this contract, indicating the competitive nature of opportunities for both large-scale firms and smaller entities aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy work.

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Notice Title

A560 - S4A - Consultancy Support (Tameside Council)

Notice Description

Tameside Council have conducted a mini competition via TfGM's Professional Services Framework Agreement and have awarded a contract to WSP UK Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47695eb4-61b9-424e-a5d0-995752ab48b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f73b0b-974e-40cd-abba-4b66e5500ddc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£497,429 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£497,429 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 May 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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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