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Development of a New Northampton Transport Strategy

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Development of a New Northampton Transport Strategy" was managed by West Northamptonshire Council, located at ONE ANGEL SQUARE, Northampton, England. This procurement falls under the 'Highways consultancy services' industry category and was completed on 7th July 2025, with the contract awarded to AECOM LTD. The procurement was executed through a selective process by calling off from a framework agreement, specifically under the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus Professional Services. The project is set to commence on 7th July 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2026, focusing on enhancing Northampton's highway network in response to the local sustainable transport hierarchy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport strategy development and highways consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in sustainable transport and advanced network planning would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities provided by West Northamptonshire Council. The project, valued at approximately £100,000, emphasizes innovation in aligning transport infrastructure with sustainable practices, presenting a growth platform for consultancy firms that can deliver strategic and impactful change in urban planning and transport management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a New Northampton Transport Strategy

Notice Description

WNC would like to commission the development of a new Northampton Transport Strategy (NTS). The strategy will need to respond to the sustainable transport hierarchy and the movement and place framework within WNC's new Local Transport Plan (LTP) as themes for changing Northampton's highway network. Additional information: Awarded via the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus Professional Services Lot 1 (Professional Services) & Lot 2 (Temporary Professional Services & Secondments)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d379fc0-1f54-4d3a-a538-b5858b884eb6
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,856 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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