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684 - Wigan Beech Hill Active Travel Scheme

WIGAN COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has awarded a contract for the "684 - Wigan Beech Hill Active Travel Scheme" to WSP UK Limited. This project involves developing a Strategic Outline Business Case for an active travel and local highway scheme in the Beech Hill area of Wigan, falling under the transport systems consultancy services category. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award method, and the contract was officially awarded on 7th November 2025, subsequent to the tender period ending on 6th November 2025. The contract commenced on 12th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the service location specified as England, United Kingdom.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable for this project. Companies specialising in transport systems consultancy, especially those with expertise in active travel schemes and highway development, are particularly well-placed to engage in such tenders in future. With a contract value of £57,600, businesses involved can boost their service portfolios and demonstrate their capability in contributing to public infrastructure projects, aligning with strategic local government initiatives.

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Notice Title

684 - Wigan Beech Hill Active Travel Scheme

Notice Description

Wigan Council is seeking technical support to develop a Strategic Outline Business Case for a proposed active travel / local highways scheme in the Beech Hill area of Wigan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e75a18e6-fd60-406d-858c-543c3032f4d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4978bf1f-a45c-4d54-a4d4-7e1e0fe142b3
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 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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