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Local Transport Plan Strategic Programme Manager

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has completed the procurement process to support its Infrastructure programme within the Place directorate by awarding a contract for the "Local Transport Plan Strategic Programme Manager." This procurement, under the services category, involves managing roles to aid the delivery of the Local Transport Plan programme. Specifically, the contract has been awarded to WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, located in Stockport. The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is set to end on 2nd November 2026, with a gross value of £177,840. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold and executed without competition, cementing the status of the tender as 'complete.'

The awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses within consultancy and recruitment services, particularly those experienced in transport and infrastructure sectors. Companies that can provide professional consultancy and strategic programme management are ideal collaborators in this procurement context. SMEs similar to WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, which value proximity to Manchester and possess expertise in public infrastructure projects, are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders from sub-central government authorities like Salford City Council in future procurement cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Transport Plan Strategic Programme Manager

Notice Description

For the procurement of resources for up to 4 roles from consultancy companies to support the delivery of the Infrastructure programme in the Place directorate. This included a position for support in respect of the Local Transport Plan programme delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005312-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Nov 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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