Planning

Transportation & Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council, on behalf of several local authorities including Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, Halton, St Helens, and Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, is planning a tender for a Transportation & Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage as of 20th May 2026, with a framework agreement in place. The contract aims to provide consultancy support for transport policy development, minor and major transport schemes, and maintenance programmes across the UKD61 region. The contract period is planned to begin on 5th February 2027 and could extend up to 2035. This service-based procurement falls under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services, governed by legal basis 2023/54. The official communication date for notice is set for 4th February 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, transport consultancy, and landscape architectural services, particularly those looking to engage in long-term projects with local governments. The framework is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its flexible contract terms and the potential for secondment arrangements to cover temporary staff requirements. Companies with robust experience in developing transport policies or delivering integrated transport projects would find this tender an excellent opportunity to establish durable relationships with multiple councils and contribute to substantial public realm improvements across the specified regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation & Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council is inviting tenders for a framework for the provision of a Transportation and Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework Contract 2018. The Framework will be for a period of up to four years, on a two year plus one year, plus one year basis. Warrington Borough Council is procuring the contract on behalf of several other local authorities. These are Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire East Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, and Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership. The Councils do not guarantee any work through the framework contract. The purpose of the framework is to provide the Councils with consultant support as and when required by the Councils. The suggested framework value is provided as a guide only based on previous frameworks. Consultants support will be required for the following areas. * Transport Policy and Programme Development * Delivery of Minor Integrated Transport Schemes and Maintenance programmes * Development of Major Transport Schemes * Delivery of core service functions and initiatives The type, scale and length of support will be specific to each task or work area, with the majority of work commissioned likely to be project or scheme based. However, it is also possible that in some circumstances a secondment arrangement will be considered more appropriate, on a full or part-time basis, for on-going areas of work or to cover for temporary staff shortages within Council teams The importance of developing and maintaining a productive working relationship between the Councils and the Consultant will be given emphasis in the assessment process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046651-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2027 - 1 Jan 2035 Over 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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