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title: "ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORT - COMMISSIONING FRAMEWORK (E&T-CF) Lots 1,2 and 3"
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# ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORT - COMMISSIONING FRAMEWORK (E&T-CF) Lots 1,2 and 3

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a124e1d6-246a-431a-9aca-8b0436fc306c

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded the contract for the "ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORT - COMMISSIONING FRAMEWORK (E&T-CF) Lots 1,2 and 3" to multiple suppliers. The contract, valued at £8,000,000 GBP, has a start date of February 1, 2023, and an end date of November 28, 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract falls under the main procurement category of services. The chosen suppliers will be providing a range of consultancy services related to aspects such as microsimulation modelling, rail policy, and sustainable transport.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the consultancy services industry, particularly those with expertise in research consultancy, development consultancy, environmental engineering, and related fields. The Leicestershire County Council is actively seeking suppliers to support them in various areas such as microsimulation modelling, policy development, and infrastructure planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this restricted procedure to contribute their specialized skills and services to the project.

## Notice

Lot 1:The Council wishes to appoint a panel of consultants to undertake work mainly using PTV VISSIM microsimulation modelling software. The Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced microsimulation modelling consultants who would be interested in being on the panel for this work. The Council has a number of existing microsimulation models and has aspirations to develop further such models. The lot will not only be concerned with running the existing microsimulation models to provide outputs for end users, but also with aspects such as design, construction, validation, calibration of new models as well as rebasing of existing models. There may also be the need for consultants to use existing Paramics models as well as auditing microsimulation models developed by third parties. Please note that consultants will be expected to demonstrate adequate experience across all microsimulation modelling services listed above. Two case studies have been prepared to provide example of development and subsequent application of microsimulation models in Leicestershire. Lot 2: This lot will require consultants to provide policy, strategy and modelling services and advice to the Council, its partners, other local authorities and other external bodies and organisations. The Council requires suppliers on this lot to undertake the following activities: Influence and Lobbying-Shaping and developing rail policy and strategy inputs to economic plans and the LLEP's economic growth agenda. Engagement with the Government and rail stakeholders including DfT Rail Executive, Network Rail and Rail Transport operators, partners ability to undertake franchise consultation, lobbying and creation of a 'Line of Route Promotion Partnership'. Identify and Evidence:-To provide general and specialist advice on rail transport and regulatory change, station location requirements, undertake research, route and other studies to support the aims and aspirations of the LLEP and its partners. Modelling and analysis for the preparation of business cases for funding etc. Lot 3- to support the Council in respect of: * Quality audits * Project coordination and management * Inputs to transport plans and policies (strategic and detailed) * Scheme design * Preparation for and participation in public inquiries * Transport and land-use modelling * Sustainable transport policy and strategy. * Hydrological Services (SUDs, Wastewater, Flooding). * Transport appraisal * Evaluation of implemented transport schemes * Advice on transport and planning regulatory change * Environmental modelling and assessment (Noise, AQ, EIA&RA) * Aviation Policy, Strategy and Modelling * Transport planning * Transport engineering * Strategic planning and policy * Infrastructure planning and development * Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) * Waste management and environmental services * Research and Development * Enforcement policy * Network resilience and management * Traffic Signals and Road Lighting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14de01f1-0f22-4493-a552-27ee921060e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 28 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; INTEGRATED TRANSPORT PLANNING; JACOBS; MOTT MACDONALD; RED WILSON ASSOCIATES; SLR CONSULTING; STANTEC; SWECO; WOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14de01f1-0f22-4493-a552-27ee921060e7
- 21 Jan 2022 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82958b9c-a85f-4089-8e4f-77c8c486f1bc
- 21 Jan 2022 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de5103e-e556-4558-9a76-9e527d348747

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14de01f1-0f22-4493-a552-27ee921060e7
  10th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82958b9c-a85f-4089-8e4f-77c8c486f1bc
  21st January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de5103e-e556-4558-9a76-9e527d348747
  21st January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=94306ac4-b877-ec11-8110-005056b64545
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- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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