This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 11:51

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 10:12

TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 08:00

TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 13:45

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Manchester City Council involves a tender for a "Specialist Street Lighting Consultancy Service" within the highways consultancy services industry category. The contract is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and follows the procurement stage of award as of 20 April 2026. The buying organisation responsible is Manchester City Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract is set to commence on 12 May 2026 and will span a duration of four years. It utilised an open procurement method under the legislation of the Procurement Act 2023 and concludes with a standstill period ending on 29 April 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in highways and street lighting services. Primarily suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract period and the procurement method of open procedure could attract a diverse range of businesses capable of providing these services. The successful supplier for this tender is P2G Contract Support LLP, offering a potential benchmark for other firms interested in similar future tenders. Aligning service offerings to meet the quality, social value, environmental, and pricing criteria outlined in the procurement documents may enhance competitiveness for interested businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Street Lighting Consultancy Service

Notice Description

The Contract Award Notice originally published on 20 April 2026, 10:12am, did not apply a mandatory standstill period in accordance with section 51 of the Procurement Act 2023. This notice has been republished to correct that omission. The mandatory standstill period of eight working days will apply from the date of publication of this corrected Contract Award Notice (20 April 2026). No changes have been made to the award decision, evaluation outcome, or the identity of the successful tenderer. This correction is published in the interests of transparency and to ensure full compliance with sections 50 and 51 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract will provide consultancy support to Manchester City Council's Street Lighting Client management team. The contract period will be for 4 years. It is intended for the contract to commence 12th May 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£199,556 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 11 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P2G Contract Support LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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