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31 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "3360.219 OWBC Transport Strategy" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, England. This process, focused on the industry category of Research Consultancy Services, culminated on 31st July 2026, with the award being made on 30th July 2026. The contract, valued at £22,912.50, was procured through a direct award method and covers a variety of consultancy categories, such as environmental, structural, and systems consultancy. This particular procurement process has been completed and entered the award stage. The contract period extends from 31st July 2026 to 31st October 2026, fulfilling the requirements and strategic goals outlined by the Leicestershire County Council for effective transport systems management and development.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses that excel in providing comprehensive consultancy services across different sectors, particularly research, development, environmental, and systems integration. Large enterprises, such as AECOM Ltd, which was the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such contracts due to the broad scope of expertise required. However, there are also potential growth opportunities for businesses striving to scale up their operations in consulting services related to infrastructure works, public relations, and transportation systems. Engaging in such tenders not only helps diversify and expand service offerings but also strengthens credentials in the competitive public procurement market.

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Notice Title

3360.219 OWBC Transport Strategy

Notice Description

Awarded via Lot 3 of the ETC Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed3192c8-8d29-4baf-a8be-dd65f56d9ac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88095627-692b-42b0-a3f9-a772b06a94ba
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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