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WCC 2026 2548 - Professional Services Short Contract Highways Engineer for Key Projects - 2026-2027

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed the awarding process for the tender titled "WCC 2026 2548 - Professional Services Short Contract Highways Engineer for Key Projects - 2026-2027". This procurement falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services, specifically within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was part of a selective procurement process via a call-off from the Midlands Highway Alliance Professional Services Partnership framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to MATCHTECH GROUP (UK) LIMITED. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £74,060. The process reached the award stage as of April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transportation infrastructure planning, design, and management. With the primary aim of enhancing public highways, the contract supports projects that boost mobility, safety, and economic vitality. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders given the procurement's focus on flexibility and expertise in managing capital-funded public projects. Businesses involved in consultancy services within the transport infrastructure sector may find this and similar contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios and securing long-term engagements with public sector clients like Worcestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

WCC 2026 2548 - Professional Services Short Contract Highways Engineer for Key Projects - 2026-2027

Notice Description

For the provision of Temporary and Professional Staff and Secondments to undertake the project management and commissioning for a number of Major Projects for Worcestershire County Council within the E&I Directorate. The purpose of the Key Projects and Public Realm team is to plan, design, build, and manage critical transportation infrastructure and public space enhancements that serves the public interest. This service acts as the organiser and manager of Capitally funded public highway projects that enhance mobility, safety, and economic vitality while serving the community's long-term interests. Awarded via Midlands Highway Alliance Professional Services Partnership (Lot 2 Secondment)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa919f18-d463-47ab-9eff-b925f0a63569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de84d442-1a50-4990-b6b3-4c9a675a745a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

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