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COV - 24454 - Project support for CVLR

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council initiated the procurement process for a transport systems consultancy services contract titled "COV - 24454 - Project support for CVLR." This procurement, categorised under services, aimed to detail the regulatory, policy, and legislative changes needed to support the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project. The process used a direct procurement method, primarily focused within the United Kingdom, specifically Coventry. The contract was awarded to Create Streets Ltd, a London-based SME, on 24th October 2025, with the contract period running from 3rd November 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services related to transport systems. Businesses equipped to offer innovative strategies and insights into regulatory frameworks could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their credentials in public sector projects. By offering specialised consultancy services, firms could enhance their portfolio and build a reputation in the emerging field of very light rail systems. Such opportunities are ideally suited to companies who are adept at navigating sub-central government procurement processes and possess a keen understanding of public transport infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - 24454 - Project support for CVLR

Notice Description

Articulating what regulatory, policy and legislation changes are required to support CVLR delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070072-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATE STREETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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