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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has recently completed the procurement process titled "Mansbridge School Neighbourhood Project," focusing on improving road safety and accessibility through the Safer Routes to School programme. The project, located in Southampton, within the UKJ32 region, aims to address safety and active travel issues around Mansbridge Primary School with involvement from the local community. The project has progressed through the award stage, where the contract was signed on 9th June 2026, and will run from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2027. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and conducted without competition for design consultancy services related to active travel infrastructure, involving stakeholders in the design and implementation phases.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in design consultancy for urban environments and active travel infrastructure. It is particularly suitable for organisations experienced in collaborating with local councils and communities on infrastructure projects aimed at promoting safety and sustainable travel. The chosen supplier, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, highlights the council's preference for partners capable of contributing to projects with a significant impact on the community's quality of life. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses looking to leverage public sector projects to further specialise in neighbourhood improvement and active travel initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mansbridge School Neighbourhood Project

Notice Description

Southampton City Council's Safer Routes to School programme tackles road safety and barriers to active travel through education, engineering, and enforcement. The area around Mansbridge Primary School was identified as needing improvements to safety, accessibility, and the walking, wheeling, and cycling environment. The project will work with the school and wider community to identify issues and co-design neighbourhood improvements that also support non-school active travel. It will produce a concept design for the Council's capital pipeline, developed with ongoing input from technical teams and elected members to ensure deliverability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054639-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALK WHEEL CYCLE TRUST

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