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West Northamptonshire Local Plan Transport Assessment

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a transport assessment related to the emerging West Northamptonshire Local Plan. This procurement, classified within the services category under the CPV code for research and development services and related consultancy, involved the contracting authority, West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK. The procurement was carried out using a limited method below the threshold, ensuring a competitively tailored process. The contract, signed with AECOM LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, spans from 2nd October 2025 to 30th June 2026 and includes a potential extension if proposed allocations alter and require further testing. The contract was awarded on 7th April 2026 and covers various regions across the UK.

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Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Local Plan Transport Assessment

Notice Description

Transport assessment for the emerging West Northants Local Plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031516-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,808 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

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