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03 Jul 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Devon District Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "MD26080 - Plan Mid Devon Transport Study". The procurement, under the "services" category, was focused on conducting a vision-led study to assess the transport impacts and infrastructure needs due to a proposed spatial strategy in the district. The project also includes reviewing local parking standards and air quality implications from potential development. Located in Tiverton, the procurement process was managed without open competition due to its below-threshold value, constituting a direct award to the supplier, Devon County Council. The official contract was signed on 30th June 2026, with implementation running until 31st January 2028, holding a gross contract value of GBP 96,000.

This tender represents a collaborative opportunity between local councils, showcasing how public authorities can leverage internal expertise to create insightful, strategic urban planning. Although the tender has been completed, similar opportunities in transport consultancy services, classified under CPV 71311200, may arise for businesses that specialize in urban planning, transport systems consultancy, or related areas. Such enterprises should be attentive to future calls from public authorities like Mid Devon District Council, as these contracts can offer stable work streams and the chance to influence community developments significantly.

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Notice Title

MD26080 - Plan Mid Devon Transport Study

Notice Description

Mid Devon District Council is instructing Devon County Council as the local transport planning authority to undertake a vision led study of the likely transport impacts and infrastructure needs arising from a proposed spatial strategy and strategic / non-strategic development sites across the district which may be included in a new local plan. The study shall also include recommendations for local parking standards for new development and assess likely impacts on air quality from proposed growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c36a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062783-2026
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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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