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title: "Transport East Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12636678-fbc1-4615-a061-e2dcefc01378"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Transport East Consultancy

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12636678-fbc1-4615-a061-e2dcefc01378

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## Summary

The procurement process for consultancy services under the title "Transport East Consultancy" has reached the award stage, with Suffolk County Council leading the initiative. It is aimed at supporting Transport East, Suffolk County Council, and associated partners. The contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, spans an initial period of two years with potential extensions up to four years, beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The consultancy focuses on the East of England region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement tailored to include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This consultancy tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in business management consultancy. As Suffolk County Council seeks external expertise, businesses capable of delivering strategic advice and support in transport consultancy will find this contract beneficial in expanding their regional influence, particularly within the East of England. With OVE Arup & Partners Limited already awarded the contract, new entrants can potentially join future collaborative engagements within similar projects. Companies eager to establish or deepen relationships with government bodies and regional organisations have the chance to align their services with public sector needs, potentially paving the way for involvement in influential regional transport initiatives.

## Notice

Consultancy support to Transport East, Suffolk County Council and their partner organisations. Initial contract term is 2 years (24 months) with an optional extension period of up to 2 years (24 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df25dcd-3ef2-4af1-a320-69a278ee0f84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df25dcd-3ef2-4af1-a320-69a278ee0f84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df25dcd-3ef2-4af1-a320-69a278ee0f84
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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