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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 20:01

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 10:50

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority oversaw a procurement process titled "Local Transport Consultancy Plan," aimed at acquiring consultancy services to draft a Local Transport Plan for the region. The process, which followed an open procedure, encompassed a comprehensive timeline from an initial tender stage in August 2025 to an award stage completed in January 2026. The consultancy falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services and is situated in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The procurement was geared towards developing strategic transport frameworks and included stakeholder engagement to align vision and objectives, with formal publication consultations scheduled for early 2026. The contract, valued at £250,000, was awarded to STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED and is active from December 2025 to June 2026, with a potential six-month extension.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in developing strategic transport frameworks and conducting stakeholder consultations. STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, was successful in this open competition, demonstrating demand for high-quality consultancy providers with established reputations. Companies with similar capabilities, especially those focusing on collaborative and strategic planning, would be well-positioned for future opportunities with public authorities seeking similar transport-related consultancy services. The framework promotes business growth by involving firms in critical regional developments that shape transport infrastructure and policy, offering extended visibility and contributing to long-term community planning objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Local Transport Consultancy Plan

Notice Description

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is procuring consultancy support to help develop a draft Local Transport Plan for York and North Yorkshire, as part of the Combined Authority's duties as a Local Transport Authority. The appointed consultant will help us develop the core components of the Local Transport Plan as well as garnering wide stakeholder agreement of a vision and objectives for the plan. The consultant will then assist us in producing a draft plan for consultation and its supporting impact assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058701
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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