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title: "P-0709 Highways Principal Consultant"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# P-0709 Highways Principal Consultant

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-201ce8ca-b909-49b7-8547-54bf56817eea

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Manchester City Council seeks a Highways Principal Consultant under a restricted procedure, specifically targeting consultancy services in highways, traffic, and transport. This contract, valued at £135,000, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status marked as active as of 30th July 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 14th August 2025 and conclude on 14th August 2026. Interested parties were required to submit their tender documents by 11 am on 9th July 2025 via the e-business portal known as the Chest. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, and this procurement aligns with Manchester City Council's ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in highways, traffic, and transport, enabling them to collaborate directly with local government and expand their portfolio. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement method's inclusive nature. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a foothold in public infrastructure projects, providing pathways to further contracts in the public sector. As Wilde Consultants Ltd has been awarded the contract, large companies may still consider forming collaborative ventures or partnerships for future bids. The project's focus offers a chance for firms with environmental consultancy prowess to integrate sustainable solutions into infrastructure developments, thereby addressing pressing environmental concerns.

## Notice

Under ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 5 Highways , Traffic and Transport, MCC are looking for 1 x Structures Engineering Consultancy Support - Principal Consultant secondment positions to support the structures team which is specialist area within Highways. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 09/07/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34314813-c58d-4e84-9b1d-e787b011bade |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,482 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILDE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34314813-c58d-4e84-9b1d-e787b011bade

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34314813-c58d-4e84-9b1d-e787b011bade
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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