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PL0375 Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model (WSTM) Parkway VISSIM Model

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PL0375 Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model (WSTM) Parkway VISSIM Model" was conducted by Worcestershire County Council, focusing on highways consultancy services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a direct award using the Midlands Highway Alliance Framework to appoint the incumbent contractor, Amey OW Limited. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £169,710.27, commenced on 15th December 2025 and is set to end on 14th July 2027. The award was officially published on 17th December 2025.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the development of strategic transport models and consultation services. Firms with expertise in transport infrastructure planning and development would find this contract beneficial for growth and portfolio enhancement, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects and meeting high standards set by the Department of Transport’s Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG). However, the opportunity appears to favour larger enterprises over SMEs or VCSE organisations, given the nature of the project and the procurement approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PL0375 Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model (WSTM) Parkway VISSIM Model

Notice Description

Direct Award Midlands Highway Alliance Framework to source the incumbent contractor. Amey/Sweco were appointed to develop the WSTM (Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model) on behalf of Worcestershire County Council following a procurement process in 2021 using the MHA framework. The WSTM has been developed in line with transport modelling guidance set out by the Department of Transport (known as Transport Analysis Guidance - TAG). TAG sets out the minimum standards for model development and WSTM meets or exceeds those standards expected of an area wide. A new commission to use the WSTM to develop a VISSIM microsimulation model to support infrastructure funding bids and development planning functions for the new settlement at Worcestershire Parkway. Additional work to extend the agreed study area to include additional highways links and junctions on the A44 and B4084

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76570766-4219-4e56-a35a-1dfcec4414ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4cc92e-395e-411f-ba67-02b4af5bf33f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£169,710 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,710 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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

AMEY OW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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