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28101 Forder Valley Transport Improvements - Claims

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has successfully completed a procurement process under the title "28101 Forder Valley Transport Improvements - Claims" within the services industry category. The project focused on legal advisory services, entailing claims support for the transport improvements in the Forder Valley region. The contracting phase was finalised on 9 February 2026, with a contract period extending through to 31 December 2029, located in the South West of the United Kingdom (UKK41). The procurement was conducted through a below threshold and unknown method. Key parties involved included Plymouth City Council as the buyer, with the awarded contract given to WSP UK Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal advisory and claims support services, particularly those adept at handling public sector projects. The contract, valued at over £206,731, offers a substantial engagement extending into late 2029, providing a long-term growth opportunity for businesses in allied sectors. Companies with experience in public transport infrastructure and legal services, or those looking to expand their portfolios in public sector projects, would find this contract particularly attractive.

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Notice Title

28101 Forder Valley Transport Improvements - Claims

Notice Description

28101 Forder Valley Transport Improvements - Part 1 Claims Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011455-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,276 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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