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title: "Highways Principal Consultant (2)"
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# Highways Principal Consultant (2)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b563f02-64d4-45c3-86ee-9c734f206700

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Highways Principal Consultant (2)" contract, managed by Manchester City Council, has reached the award stage, with Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited being appointed as the supplier. This contract, valued at £87,000, is part of the ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, under Lot 5, covering highways, traffic, and transport. The contract duration is from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026, and it pertains to the United Kingdom, with a focus on market and economic research, business and management consultancy, and environmental issues consultancy. The procurement method followed a selective procedure, and interested parties initially submitted tenders by 20 February 2025.

This tender could present significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services within the transport and infrastructure sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this project a valuable chance to enter or expand in the governmental consultancy space, addressing complex challenges related to urban planning, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure development. With the project facilitated by a well-established organisation like Manchester City Council, it provides a substantial scope for business growth and partnership in a high-value public sector project.

## Notice

Under ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport, the Council are seeking to procure the services of a Principal Consultant as defined in the ESPO User Guide. Consultancy services are required to support the delivery of Manchester Council's Highways program of works. 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 20th February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e68270e-0ca3-4424-9539-abc381ce9934 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PELL FRISCHMANN 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

- 23 Apr 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e68270e-0ca3-4424-9539-abc381ce9934

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e68270e-0ca3-4424-9539-abc381ce9934
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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