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Station Gardens - Project Management Support

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council recently completed the procurement process titled "Station Gardens - Project Management Support" under the industry category of services. The procurement was conducted using a below-threshold limited competition method towards local and Greater Manchester suppliers. Walker Sime Limited emerged as the supplier, providing project management consultancy services, and the contract is active from 1st September 2025 until 1st December 2027. The procurement falls within the sub-central government classification and is located in Rochdale, with a focus on the UKD3 region. The contract value is £105,760, with a gross amount of £126,912.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those within the project management sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit by aligning their expertise with the requirements outlined by the Rochdale Borough Council. The selection of Walker Sime Limited demonstrates a favourable environment for companies familiar with regional demands and capable of delivering proficient project management support. The limited competition method encourages local collaboration and strengthens regional business ties, presenting a promising avenue for businesses operating in and around Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

Station Gardens - Project Management Support

Notice Description

The Council procured someone to offer Project Management Support. This was procured via a below threshold limited competition tender with local/GM suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082437-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKER SIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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