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Consultancy Services Transport East

Suffolk County Council

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19 Jun 2026 at 14:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Suffolk County Council for a project titled "Consultancy Services Transport East." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport systems consultancy services, and involves direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026 and is set to be active until 1st February 2027, with the possibility of a six-month extension if needed. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the East region, with the consultancy assisting Transport East in developing a new operational model amid local government devolution reforms.

This tender creates opportunities primarily for large consultancy service providers experienced in transport systems and public sector contracts. Given the requirement for expertise in developing operational models amidst governmental reforms, companies like GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, which was the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete. Businesses with a strong track record in similar advisory projects and those looking to expand within the public sector, particularly in sub-central government functions, may find this contract to align with their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services Transport East

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council on behalf of Transport East is awarding a contract for expert consultancy to support Transport East in developing a new operational model. Transport East and their constituent partners are simultaneously undergoing devolution to Mayoral Combined County Authorities (MCCAs) via the devolution priority programme alongside Local Government Reform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058177-2026
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

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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP

Further Information

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