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# Highways Principal Consultant

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34ad9383-9d87-4509-bc47-fa3079387098

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Manchester City Council, focused on acquiring the services of a Principal Consultant under ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport. This contract, titled "Highways Principal Consultant," falls within the services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure. The key deadline for submitting completed tender documents was 11am on 20th February 2025, and the contract period spans from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2026. The industry categories involved include market and economic research, business and management consultancy, business organisation services, health and social work services, and environmental issues consultancy. The total contract value at award was £87,000, and the award stage was documented on 23rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in market research and management consultancy for infrastructure projects. With a focus on environmental issues, health, and transport, companies capable of providing comprehensive consultancy services in these areas are well-poised to benefit. The tender is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling them to expand their footprint in the public sector by partnering with a prominent local authority such as Manchester City Council. Successful participation in such a project fosters growth by providing industry-specific exposure and collaborative opportunities with large firms like the awarded supplier, Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited.

## 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/cbf08ca1-5dee-4263-a675-7b8476902e4d |
| 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 | £75,000 |
| 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 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf08ca1-5dee-4263-a675-7b8476902e4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf08ca1-5dee-4263-a675-7b8476902e4d
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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