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District Transport Strategy

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council has completed the procurement process titled "District Transport Strategy" aimed at developing a transport strategy. This project falls under the highways consultancy services category according to the CPV classification (71311210), and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender related to this project is identified by "RFS25-069" and had an award date of 17th October 2025. The contract commenced on that same day and is set to complete on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £93,198.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those that are familiar with or operate within the highways sector. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given Wakefield Council's procurement conditions. Jacobs UK Limited, a large-scale company, was awarded the contract, showcasing that businesses of varying sizes, if holding relevant framework agreements, can successfully compete for such opportunities. Strategically engaging with local councils like Wakefield Council can provide significant consultancy work, enhancing business portfolios and expanding operational presence in the region.

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Notice Title

District Transport Strategy

Notice Description

Consultancy services in respect of the development of a district transport strategy for Wakefield Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70f5de32-8e8f-49a8-b086-d8f716167b78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb90b17-2e75-4805-8864-a5ccf48d4218
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£93,198 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,198 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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