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CWC24113 - BCT Strategic Review Implementation

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2024 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "CWC24113 - BCT Strategic Review Implementation" project, aimed at reviewing the functionality of the Urban Traffic Control Centre for the Black Country Transport. This highways consultancy services contract has been awarded following a direct procurement method, with the consulting firm Ove Arup and Partners Limited chosen for the task. The contract, valued at £98,500, commenced on 25th November 2024 and will run until 9th May 2025. The services cover the United Kingdom, with the Council aiming to examine and develop a strategic approach for a unified operations body involving multiple local authorities.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and urban infrastructure management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in traffic control, network management, or urban infrastructure development are particularly well-suited to similar future tenders. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and have experience in conducting comprehensive strategic reviews may find lucrative opportunities in collaborating with public sector bodies like the Wolverhampton City Council and similar entities. This contract highlights the importance of fostering relationships with local councils and staying attuned to opportunities arising from direct award processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC24113 - BCT Strategic Review Implementation

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are commissioning a report to review the function of the Urban Traffic Control Centre (UTC). The Black Country Transport leads seek to commission a consultant to undertake an independent review of our capacity and capability to operate UTC and Network Management as a single WM operation. This would create a single body between the Black Country, WMCA and other interested LAs. The proposal is to commission a consultant, who can look at the operations in relation to the current setup, develop options and provide a detailed working solution for consideration. Utilising CCS MCF3 Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a79be13-d37e-4193-87f2-a9d6e612d200
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b84e25-0d7f-4e4f-8150-c342c2ac1fb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£98,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 9 May 2025 1-6 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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