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Model Development Support

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Model Development Support" was conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. This tender involves providing critical friend support for developing the council’s strategic transport model across the borough. The industry category falls under business services, specifically consulting, within the geographical scope of England, United Kingdom. The procurement utilized an open procedure method, inviting broad participation from potential suppliers. The award stage, as of 4th December 2025, concluded with Steer Davies and Gleave Ltd being awarded the contract, valued at £40,000. The contract period is set to commence on 8th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in strategic model development, particularly those with expertise in transport infrastructure. While the procurement process was open, indicating a competitive environment, companies with a strong background in providing analytical and advisory services to public sector entities would be well-positioned to compete. Although this contract is not designated for SMEs or VCSEs specifically, it highlights a demand for specialist consultancy supporting public infrastructure initiatives, suggesting potential avenues for expansion and partnership with public institutions for similar future projects.

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Notice Title

Model Development Support

Notice Description

Client-side 'critical friend' support on the development of the council's new borough-wide strategic transport model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9117b179-f113-4b6b-ace4-b44dc0cc3f14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482ada3-38f5-4450-82cd-f128fe55954c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER DAVIES AND GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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