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title: "Development of a New Northampton Transport Strategy"
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# Development of a New Northampton Transport Strategy

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a432685d-34a6-456e-8fe6-6409b1e6c9e2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Development of a New Northampton Transport Strategy" was managed by West Northamptonshire Council, located at ONE ANGEL SQUARE, Northampton, England. This procurement falls under the 'Highways consultancy services' industry category and was completed on 7th July 2025, with the contract awarded to AECOM LTD. The procurement was executed through a selective process by calling off from a framework agreement, specifically under the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus Professional Services. The project is set to commence on 7th July 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2026, focusing on enhancing Northampton's highway network in response to the local sustainable transport hierarchy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport strategy development and highways consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in sustainable transport and advanced network planning would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities provided by West Northamptonshire Council. The project, valued at approximately £100,000, emphasizes innovation in aligning transport infrastructure with sustainable practices, presenting a growth platform for consultancy firms that can deliver strategic and impactful change in urban planning and transport management.

## Notice

WNC would like to commission the development of a new Northampton Transport Strategy (NTS). The strategy will need to respond to the sustainable transport hierarchy and the movement and place framework within WNC's new Local Transport Plan (LTP) as themes for changing Northampton's highway network. Additional information: Awarded via the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus Professional Services Lot 1 (Professional Services) & Lot 2 (Temporary Professional Services & Secondments)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d379fc0-1f54-4d3a-a538-b5858b884eb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,856 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d379fc0-1f54-4d3a-a538-b5858b884eb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d379fc0-1f54-4d3a-a538-b5858b884eb6
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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