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25 Jun 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "3360.210 Facilitating Future Growth in Leicestershire," managed by Leicestershire County Council, is focused on the category of research consultancy services, with an emphasis on various consultancy services including development, environmental, structural engineering, and more. Located in England, this process is in the award stage as of 25th June 2026. The procurement method used is direct award, under the ETC Framework's Lot 3, with the contract beginning on 7th July 2026 and set to end on 31st July 2027. The total contract value is £165,207. The buyers involved in this stage are Leicestershire County Council, and the suppliers awarded include AECOM Ltd and Haskoning DHV Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services across various domains such as environmental engineering, project management, and infrastructure works. Businesses with expertise in these areas, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, will find this contract valuable for expansion and diversifying their service portfolios in the region. Although the procurement was awarded via direct award, companies poised to offer innovative and comprehensive consultancy services could leverage such opportunities for future growth and collaboration with public sector entities like Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

3360.210 Facilitating Future Growth in Leicestershire

Notice Description

Awarded via Lot 3 of the ETC Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd619e03-3226-49d9-8d8e-f24fc34249bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021afef4-4a97-4566-89ff-c8bbf62eec8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,207 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,207 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AECOM

HASKONING DHV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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