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Lot 1: Transport Policy, Strategy, Planning and Business Cases

WIGAN COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Lot 1: Transport Policy, Strategy, Planning and Business Cases", within the industry category of Transport systems consultancy services. This undertaking focuses on developing transport policies and strategies with a vision-led approach, including producing business cases to inform decisions. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with WSP UK Ltd being the awarded supplier. The tender primarily covers services in England and had a tender period concluding on 10th October 2025, with the contract set to operate from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value stands at £79,880 GBP.

This transport consultancy contract presents ample opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in transport systems, policy development, strategy consulting, and related fields are well-positioned to engage with projects of this nature. The structured approach that this contract follows—from planning through to business case development—provides firms the chance to expand their portfolio and enhance their expertise in strategic and visionary transport initiatives.

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Notice Title

Lot 1: Transport Policy, Strategy, Planning and Business Cases

Notice Description

Professional advice and services to develop transport policies, strategies and business cases. This will require taking a vision-led approach to transport strategy and policy development from high-level studies through to producing and coordinating business cases to support decisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6824014-8b73-460e-b688-1d13295e2fa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589b50f4-6ea9-499c-a520-0b533f2294b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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