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title: "Model Development Support"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Model Development Support

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9117b179-f113-4b6b-ace4-b44dc0cc3f14

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Model Development Support" was conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. This tender involves providing critical friend support for developing the council’s strategic transport model across the borough. The industry category falls under business services, specifically consulting, within the geographical scope of England, United Kingdom. The procurement utilized an open procedure method, inviting broad participation from potential suppliers. The award stage, as of 4th December 2025, concluded with Steer Davies and Gleave Ltd being awarded the contract, valued at £40,000. The contract period is set to commence on 8th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in strategic model development, particularly those with expertise in transport infrastructure. While the procurement process was open, indicating a competitive environment, companies with a strong background in providing analytical and advisory services to public sector entities would be well-positioned to compete. Although this contract is not designated for SMEs or VCSEs specifically, it highlights a demand for specialist consultancy supporting public infrastructure initiatives, suggesting potential avenues for expansion and partnership with public institutions for similar future projects.

## Notice

Client-side 'critical friend' support on the development of the council's new borough-wide strategic transport model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482ada3-38f5-4450-82cd-f128fe55954c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES AND GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482ada3-38f5-4450-82cd-f128fe55954c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482ada3-38f5-4450-82cd-f128fe55954c
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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