Tender

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services (2026)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a Framework Contract titled "Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services (2026)" focused on highways consultancy services. The procurement process is categorised under services and employs an open procedure above the threshold. The consultancy services are intended to be delivered in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Key dates in this process include the tender period ending on 27 March 2026 and the contract running from 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2034. The Council has published the tender notice and highlights its commitment to engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in project and cost management within the consultancy services sector to expand their portfolio. Considering the scope and duration of the contract, companies with expertise in highways consultancy and experience working in the specified regions can leverage this tender to enhance their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships. The substantial contract value of GBP 2,400,000 presents an attractive incentive for qualified SMEs to participate and compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services (2026)

Notice Description

Procurement of the Framework Contract for the Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services (Project & Cost Management).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bcb7152-7d3c-4f3d-93b1-aefc26498619
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da55a113-db63-4e6a-9cb0-2e987040ca8c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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