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22 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "A511 MRN Consultancy Services 26/27," focusing on project management support in the infrastructure works consultancy services category. The procurement, initiated through a selective method, resulted in the award under the framework below the threshold, highlighting its competitive nature. The contracting process reached the award stage with the contract being awarded on 10th July 2026. The consultancy services are to support infrastructures in the UK Midlands (region UKF2), and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2026 until 31st March 2027, with an award value of £217,732 (gross).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in infrastructure consultancy services, particularly those that are seasoned in framework agreements for sub-central government projects. Given the project's requirements for project management expertise and its regional focus on the Midlands, businesses located in or familiar with the area can leverage their local knowledge for competitive advantage. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide specialised consultancy services in infrastructure stand to gain valuable growth opportunities through securing similar government contracts. This tender also underscores the importance of strategic planning and project management capabilities in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

A511 MRN Consultancy Services 26/27

Notice Description

A511 MRN Consultancy Services 26/27 - Project Management Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d101
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,610 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENTLEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UK

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