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Wigan Town Centre Parking & Access Study

WIGAN COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Wigan Town Centre Parking & Access Study," focusing on the transport systems consultancy services industry. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 150,416, was given to Systra Ltd and involves an in-depth analysis to enhance accessibility and address congestion in the town centre. The procurement stage was completed, and key dates include an end of the tender period on 13th December 2024 and a contract period from 18th February 2025 to 16th November 2025. The project aims to rationalise parking, improve bus access, and manage traffic effectively within Wigan town centre.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport consultancy firms, particularly those experienced in urban planning and traffic management. The initiative targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring a wide range of businesses could participate. Firms specialising in transportation infrastructure, traffic flow analysis, and urban development stand to gain by contributing to this project, gaining both visibility and professional endorsement from a notable public sector body like Wigan Council.

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Notice Title

Wigan Town Centre Parking & Access Study

Notice Description

Wigan Council would like to appoint a consultant to deliver the key objectives of this study including: * To ensure that the town centre is accessible and attractive place to live, work and visit for all town centre users. * To explore the options for reducing congestion along key routes within and into the town centre. * To remove unnecessary through traffic within the town centre. * To rationalise car parking within the town centre (whilst ensuring there is sufficient parking in the right places of town). * To consider how improved access by bus into the town centre can be achieved, while also managing private vehicle movements. The successful Consultant will be appointed via Lot 2 of the TfGM Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b56cee3-67c4-48e8-85c7-87d5da2f28c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,416 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,416 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Simmons
Contact Email
paul.simmons@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
----- ------

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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