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29 Jun 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has completed the procurement process for "CWC26085 - BCT Development Control 2026," a project in the industry category of highways consultancy services. The procurement, associated with the Strategic Transport Service, focuses on Development Control support during the transition into Black Country Transport and Transport and Placemaking. The tender was facilitated through a direct award method using the Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Lot 1 Framework. Wolverhampton City Council, located in the United Kingdom, announced Aecom Limited as the awarded supplier on 16th June 2026, with the contract period running from 22nd June 2026 to 31st March 2027, valued at £55,084.95.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the highways consultancy sector that can provide expertise in transport-related planning applications. The direct award method indicates a targeted procurement process, favouring suppliers with established proficiency and capacity to support strategic transitions. Although the opportunity was closed, it illustrates the purchasing trends of local councils and the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be considered for similar roles in future procurement activities, especially those capable of offering specialised consultancy services within the framework guidelines.

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Notice Title

CWC26085 - BCT Development Control 2026

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council are seeking an organisation to provide Development Control support. The Strategic Transport Service has an ongoing responsibility to provide comment on Planning Applications with transport implications. This requires dedication of staff resource, which may be problematic while Strategic Transport undergoes transition into Black Country Transport and Transport and Placemaking. It is considered to be a reliable way of maintaining service level to engage support over the period of this transition. Utilising Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Lot 1 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f29a5585-df49-45fa-a2cf-acb6c0bcd032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9e0245-dd42-457d-8b74-a9fdb76c9473
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,084 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,084 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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