Planning

LCC Transport & Infrastructure - Commissioning Framework 2026

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 11:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council has initiated a planned procurement process for the "LCC Transport & Infrastructure - Commissioning Framework 2026." This process focuses on establishing a multi-supplier framework for providing transport and infrastructure planning, policy, engineering, and technical advice across Leicestershire and surrounding areas. The procurement is in the planning stage with future notice expected by 1st June 2026, and the contract is set to begin on 1st January 2027, lasting until the end of 2030. Categorised under transport services, architectural, engineering, and consultancy services, this framework comprises two contemplated lots: Rail Policy, Strategy and Modelling, and a Comprehensive Advisory and Support Panel. The total estimated value of the framework reaches up to £6,000,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, engineering, consultancy, and related fields to secure a position as a supplier within a framework that supports considerable projects and policy implementation. Ideal candidates are firms with expertise in rail strategy, comprehensive advisory services, and technical modelling, offering services that can influence and guide the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects. This framework provides potential suppliers with access to a structured procurement method facilitating long-term collaboration with Leicestershire County Council and involvement in substantial transport and infrastructure developments in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC Transport & Infrastructure - Commissioning Framework 2026

Notice Description

Establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of comprehensive transport and infrastructure planning, policy, modelling, engineering and technical advice. The Framework will support the planning, appraisal and delivery of transport and infrastructure projects and related policies across Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. It enables service users to draw on expert advice in a flexible and timely manner, ensuring informed decision making and effective project development. The Framework is likely to have 2 Lots: 1. Rail Policy, Strategy and Modelling 2. Comprehensive Advisory and Support Panel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022910-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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