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Huddersfield Station Gateway Outline Business Case

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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01 Dec 2025 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Huddersfield Station Gateway Outline Business Case," focusing on development consultancy services located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was at the award phase, concluded on 1st December 2025, with the contract now active, running from 8th December 2025 to 7th April 2026, with a potential one-month extension. This tender was conducted as a limited competition, under the legal framework of the UK's 2023 public procurement regulations, with a total contract value of £61,105.44. The successful supplier was OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, who is entrusted to develop the Appraisal Specific Report and Outline Business Case in collaboration with Transport Planners from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and development services, particularly those specialising in transport infrastructure and urban planning. Companies well-suited to compete in such tenders are typically large-scale consultancies with expertise in drafting business cases and engaging with public authorities. Participation in such projects can facilitate business growth by enhancing collaboration with sub-central government bodies and aligning with industry standards such as the HM Treasury's five-case model, providing extensive exposure and credibility in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Huddersfield Station Gateway Outline Business Case

Notice Description

Under this contract, the successful bidder will be required to draft an Appraisal Specific Report (ASR) for discussion with WYCA and, following feedback will develop the ASR for agreement with WYCA. The Consultant will then keep the ASR under review during development of the OBC. The production of the OBC will be a joint effort between the Consultant and a Transport Planner from WYCA. The OBC will be required to be developed according to the HM Treasury five-case model as set out in the Green Book guide, and in line with the WYCA Assurance Framework and business case guidance, using the WYCA business case template.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078412-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Apr 2026 1-6 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
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tom.widdop@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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