Award

665 - Strategic Transport Model

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the development of a strategic transport model, awarding the contract to AECOM Ltd. This project, falling under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services, was crucial in positioning the borough to secure funding from decision-makers such as the DfT and TfGM. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, targeting both SMEs and VCSEs. The tender period concluded on 15th August 2025, with the contract execution starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st May 2026. The work is to be implemented within England, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £224,607.45.

This tender creates vast opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, particularly those that can offer strategic insights and technical support in complex modelling. It is an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs that can provide innovative solutions in highway consultancy services. The open procedure used by Wigan Council encourages a competitive environment where capable suppliers can leverage their expertise and gain valuable experience by working on significant public sector projects.

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Notice Title

665 - Strategic Transport Model

Notice Description

The development of a strategic transport model for the borough will put us in a strong position to bid for funding from decision makers such as DfT and TfGM. Detailed transport modelling is required as a minimum as part of the appraisal process of transport schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-524e2cdb-d9a8-4032-b287-d3a580904dc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac67ba9-5e0b-4538-85dc-83eb883e5758
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,607 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North 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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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