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WCC 2026 2547 Professional Services Short Contract - Transport Planning 2026-202

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Worcestershire County Council involves a professional services contract related to transport planning. This contract, under the Midlands Highway Alliance Professional Services Partnership, is classified under highways consultancy services, and takes place in the West Midlands, UK. The tender was awarded to MATCHTECH GROUP (UK) LIMITED for an amount of £142,000. The procurement stage is in the award phase, having been completed by 9th April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialised in providing professional services, particularly those engaged in infrastructure and project management. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering scope for growth through involvement in major infrastructure projects. Engaging with public sector contracts like this one can bolster company portfolios and establish a reputation within government sectors, especially for those aiming to expand in the highways consultancy domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC 2026 2547 Professional Services Short Contract - Transport Planning 2026-202

Notice Description

For the provision of Temporary and Professional Staff and Secondments to undertake the project management and commissioning for a number of Major Projects for Worcestershire County Council within the E&I Directorate. Senior Project Manager - Project and programme management of major highway projects. - Lot 2 Temporary Professional Services & Secondment of the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus - Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC) Responsible for the governance and project management of the council's major infrastructure projects to assist in their delivery. To support the Strategic Programme Manager to develop, shape and deliver programme/s of projects which meet the authority's aims. To lead and supervise the work of Project Managers and Delivery Teams (including any inter-agency teams) comprising senior managers, operational staff, agencies, contractors and consultants to meet the overall objectives. Awarded via Midlands Highway Alliance Professional Services Partnership (Lot 2 Secondment)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99f1def8-fe67-4c8d-9707-acdd5234d481
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9af3108-5717-46f2-b828-a3bc67698e6a
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

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