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Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant for Forest of Dean District Council

FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Forest of Dean District Council has completed a procurement process to engage a Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant. The contract, titled "Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant for Forest of Dean District Council," falls under the services category with a focus on transport systems consultancy. The project supports the development of the local transport evidence base for the Forest of Dean District Local Plan 2025 - 2045. Located in the region of UKK13, the procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, under the ESPO Framework 664_25. The procurement stage is marked as 'award', with AECOM Limited and City Science Corporation Limited emerging as the chosen suppliers for Lots 1 and 2, respectively, with the contracts signed on 19th March 2026 and 24th November 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport systems consultancy services. The contract, divided into two lots, requires the expertise of transport planners and highways consultants to bolster the local planning process. AECOM Limited and City Science Corporation Limited, both large-scale organisations, have been awarded contracts valued at £65,005.31 and £139,875, respectively. Businesses that have experience and qualifications aligning with such consultancy services and who can provide high-quality, research-based transport planning and analysis stand to benefit from participating in similar tender opportunities. Such engagements can enhance their portfolio and reputation within regional public service procurement.

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Notice Title

Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant for Forest of Dean District Council

Notice Description

Work is progressing on developing a revised draft Forest of Dean District (FODDC) Local Plan 2025 - 2045. The Council is seeking to procure a Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant to develop the transport evidence base required to support the Local Plan making process. Providers are sought under Lot 5 of ESPO Framework 664_25, in the line with the relevant conditions of the Framework. The work is divided into two parts, a Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant. This RFQ is closed to those organisations that responded to an Expression of Interest under ESPO Lot 5 of ESPO Framework 664_25. This requirement is being procured under two LOTS LOT 1 - Transport Planner. LOT 2 - Highways and Transport expert consultant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Work is progressing on developing a revised draft Forest of Dean District (FODDC) Local Plan 2025 - 2045. The Council is seeking to procure a Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant to develop the transport evidence base required to support the Local Plan making process. Providers are sought under Lot 5 of ESPO Framework 664_25, in the line with the relevant conditions of the Framework. The work is divided into two parts, a Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant. This RFQ is closed to those organisations that responded to an Expression of Interest under ESPO Lot 5 of ESPO Framework 664_25. LOT 1 - Transport Planner.

Lot 2

Work is progressing on developing a revised draft Forest of Dean District (FODDC) Local Plan 2025 - 2045. The Council is seeking to procure a Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant to develop the transport evidence base required to support the Local Plan making process. Providers are sought under Lot 5 of ESPO Framework 664_25, in the line with the relevant conditions of the Framework. The work is divided into two parts, a Transport Planner and a Highways and Transport expert consultant. This RFQ is closed to those organisations that responded to an Expression of Interest under ESPO Lot 5 of ESPO Framework 664_25. LOT 2 - Highways and Transport expert consultant.

Procurement Information

Awarded through LOT 5 of the 664_25 Consultancy Framework hosted by ESPO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031310-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,880 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLEFORD
Postcode
GL16 8HG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Coleford
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AECOM

CITY SCIENCE

Further Information

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