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UTMC Support for Bus Priority in SPRUCE and additional System Development 2025

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 10:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed a procurement process titled "UTMC Support for Bus Priority in SPRUCE and additional System Development 2025," aimed at enhancing bus priority in the SPRUCE system with additional system development services. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically highways consultancy services. Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, this sub-central government authority progressed through the "award" stage of the procurement. The contract was awarded on 5th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 8th December 2025 and concluding on 7th December 2027. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, signalling a specific and targeted requirement by the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban traffic management and systems development. Given the focus on bus priority and system enhancement within public transport infrastructure, consultation firms with expertise in highways services are particularly well-suited to provide competitive solutions. The contract was awarded to BR Hallworth Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicating that SMEs can thrive in these procurement settings where strategic local expertise is valued. Such opportunities can contribute substantially to business growth, enabling companies to expand their experience and portfolio in public transport systems and consultancy services for sub-central government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UTMC Support for Bus Priority in SPRUCE and additional System Development 2025

Notice Description

Providing UTMC Support for Bus Priority in SPRUCE and additional System Development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080037-2025
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

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BR HALLWORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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