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LCWIP and Active Travel Plan Detailed Design

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "LCWIP and Active Travel Plan Detailed Design" within the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 3rd June 2024 and concluding on 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was limited, involving an award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice. Key dates include the award date on 31st May 2024 and the publication date of 19th February 2025. The total contract value is £188,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in detailed design and consulting services related to active travel networks and infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts given the project's allowances. The contract has been awarded to WSP, a large-scale supplier, indicating strong competition, but also highlighting the importance of expertise and comprehensive service offerings. This procurement underscores the potential for firms to expand their portfolio by delivering essential public infrastructure projects, thereby fostering growth and demonstrating capability in the public sector.

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Notice Title

LCWIP and Active Travel Plan Detailed Design

Notice Description

Further development of detailed design of works to plan active travel networks and provide detailed design for specific active travel infrastructure schemes within the project areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2f456b0-93de-47b2-87d2-23320d59afc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d605885c-d0b0-42c8-96b7-589ed8752a54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£188,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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