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Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model (WSTM) Parkway Sensitivity Test for Homes England

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is managing a procurement process for the "Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model (WSTM) Parkway Sensitivity Test for Homes England." This contract falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category, specifically targeting the West Midlands region of the UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract awarded to AMEY OW LIMITED on 4th July 2025, and it is set to be active from 7th July 2025 to 3rd October 2025. The contract's estimated cost is £128,173, with a gross value of £153,807.60. This commission supports the strategic development of transport evidence aimed at securing infrastructure funding for the Worcestershire Parkway and aligns with the ongoing South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDPr). Worcestershire County Council handled this procurement under the 'Below threshold - unknown' method and engaged through a pre-existing framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport modelling and infrastructure sectors, particularly those with capabilities in strategic planning and development. Companies offering services in transport evidence and strategic transport solutions would find this tender aligned with their growth objectives, contributing to substantial regional development projects. The framework agreement suggests a continued partnership with local highway authorities across the Midlands, offering further growth potential for service providers looking to expand their footprint in the transport infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model (WSTM) Parkway Sensitivity Test for Homes England

Notice Description

Worcestershire Strategic Transport Model (WSTM) is a county-wide strategic transport model developed for WCC to support a number of key functions including developing transport business cases, local plan development and transport strategy development. WSTM to develop transport evidence on behalf of Homes England to support infrastructure funding bids at Worcestershire Parkway. The commission will support the current review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDPr). Amey/Sweco were appointed to develop the WSTM on behalf of WCC following a procurement process in 2021 using the MHA framework. The WSTM has been developed in line with transport modelling guidance set out by the Department for Transport (known as Transport Analysis Guidance - TAG). TAG sets out minimum standards for model development and WSTM meets or exceeds those standards expected of an area wide strategic transport model. The original commission to develop the WSTM ceases in June 2025. This procurement request seeks approval to procure a new commission to use the WSTM to develop transport evidence on behalf of Homes England to support infrastructure funding bids at Worcestershire Parkway. The commission will support the current review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDPr).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056643
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043127-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,173 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEY OW

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