Planning

Connecting St Margaret's - Project Management and Design Consultant

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has initiated a planned procurement process seeking a Project Management and Design Consultant for the "Connecting St Margaret's" project. The procurement, falling under the services category, involves the appointment of a consultant through the MHA framework to manage and design the project until the completion of the detailed design stage. Located in the UKF21 region, the project timeline spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2028. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with future notices expected by 26th May 2025. As a sub-central government public authority, Leicester City Council will manage this above-threshold procurement in accordance with legal requirements set forth by the Public Procurement Law UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those with experience in managing and executing complex infrastructure projects. Firms capable of offering innovative design solutions and efficient project management stand to benefit from this procurement, as it offers the chance to secure a substantial project with the possibility of future extensions. Companies familiar with public sector frameworks and the specified region will be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts can provide business expansion opportunities, enhance reputational credentials, and pave the way for further collaborations with public authorities such as Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connecting St Margaret's - Project Management and Design Consultant

Notice Description

This will involve procurement of a Project Management and Design consultant via the MHA framework to produce a detailed design for the project and manage the project to the end of the detailed design stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019833-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Jigna Dhorajia
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544020

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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