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WCC 2026 2546 PSSC for Project/Programme Management of Major Highway Projects 2026-27

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for highways consultancy services under the title "WCC 2026 2546 PSSC for Project/Programme Management of Major Highway Projects 2026-27." The procurement, categorised in the services sector, specifically involves the project/programme management of major highway projects and was part of the council's E&I Directorate. The tender was processed via a selective procurement method, employing a call-off from a framework agreement, with Matchtech Group (UK) Limited as the awarded supplier. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and is valued at £120,000. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award notice published on 9th April 2026. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure project management, particularly those with competencies in highways consultancy services. The collaboration with Worcestershire County Council offers a platform for growth by engaging in substantial infrastructure projects within the council's jurisdiction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industry are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements, as the process was inclusive of SME participation. Organisations with expertise in providing temporary professional staff and secondments within infrastructure projects could capitalise on this framework agreement to enhance their portfolio and foster business relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

WCC 2026 2546 PSSC for Project/Programme Management of Major Highway Projects 2026-27

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. Senior Project Manager - Project and programme management of major highway projects. - Lot 2 Temporary Professional Services & Secondment of the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus - Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC) Responsible for the governance and project management of the council's major infrastructure projects to assist in their delivery. 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55f2c35c-fdb7-4af1-bc02-4d7c8fd17b47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c13a5f-9f8f-4c14-87cf-fbe180aa7292
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £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

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

Notice Documents

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