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A38 Major Road Network (MRN) Professional Services (Stage 1)

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the A38 Major Road Network (MRN) Professional Services (Stage 1) was completed by North Somerset Council. This tender falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, including business services. It is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. As part of this procurement, which is valued at £159,299, North Somerset Council utilised the Project Management Lot of the Procure Partnerships Framework. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited. The contract period is scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement process was initiated through a tender method as part of a two-stage contract, aiming to source professional services, specifically a quantity surveyor and technical assurance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy and professional services, particularly those experienced with large-scale infrastructure projects. As the buyer, North Somerset Council provides the potential for sustained engagements in large public infrastructure initiatives. While this specific contract does not highlight suitability for small or medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large companies such as those involved in consultancy, engineering, and technical assurance stand to benefit from the scope and value presented by the contract. Businesses capable of delivering robust technical services will find this type work particularly advantageous for growth and market positioning in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A38 Major Road Network (MRN) Professional Services (Stage 1)

Notice Description

North Somerset Council procured a consultant to provide professional services (quantity surveyor and technical assurance) for stage 1 of the council's A38 Major Road Network (MRN) scheme. This is a 2-stage contract. NSC used the Project Management Lot of the Procure Partnerships Framework (Professional Services) for this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ced59c83-2f7a-40e5-b676-c7fcac66a40b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c91ade9-0a70-4eae-a56f-70c5596a71a2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,299 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,299 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alice Griffin
Contact Email
alice.griffin@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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