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Leeds Station Onward Travel feasibility Study - proposed approach to commissioning and appointment of consultants

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Leeds Station Onward Travel feasibility Study", focusing on the feasibility study industry within the services sector. This contract, awarded directly to Ove Arup & Partners, commenced on 5 November 2025, and will conclude on 31 July 2027. The project, based in Yorkshire and the Humber, aims to offer a comprehensive analysis of onward travel options at Leeds Station. The procurement method used was a direct award, reflecting the need for specialised consultancy services, as indicated by its classification under CPV code 79314000. Leeds City Council, located at Civic Hall, Leeds, served as the contracting authority, with the award notice published on 6 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms with expertise in transportation consultancy and feasibility studies, particularly those capable of handling direct awards and delivering large-scale projects. With a contract value of £750,000, the opportunity is primarily ideal for large-scale businesses or enterprises already equipped to provide comprehensive feasibility studies. While the contract has been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners, SMEs interested in similar future opportunities can benefit by positioning themselves as competent consultants in the analysis of urban travel infrastructures. The focus on ongoing travel improvements in a major transport hub like Leeds Station further underscores the potential growth in consultancy and advisory services in the Yorkshire region.

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Notice Title

Leeds Station Onward Travel feasibility Study - proposed approach to commissioning and appointment of consultants

Notice Description

Direct Award to One Arup

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c56ebdb4-5c7d-4ee1-ab02-024b132150a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e6051c-1858-415a-896e-3cf6740adf01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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