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title: "A38 Major Road Network (MRN) Professional Services (Stage 1)"
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# A38 Major Road Network (MRN) Professional Services (Stage 1)

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ced59c83-2f7a-40e5-b676-c7fcac66a40b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the A38 Major Road Network (MRN) Professional Services (Stage 1) was completed by North Somerset Council. This tender falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, including business services. It is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. As part of this procurement, which is valued at £159,299, North Somerset Council utilised the Project Management Lot of the Procure Partnerships Framework. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited. The contract period is scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement process was initiated through a tender method as part of a two-stage contract, aiming to source professional services, specifically a quantity surveyor and technical assurance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy and professional services, particularly those experienced with large-scale infrastructure projects. As the buyer, North Somerset Council provides the potential for sustained engagements in large public infrastructure initiatives. While this specific contract does not highlight suitability for small or medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large companies such as those involved in consultancy, engineering, and technical assurance stand to benefit from the scope and value presented by the contract. Businesses capable of delivering robust technical services will find this type work particularly advantageous for growth and market positioning in the public sector.

## Notice

North Somerset Council procured a consultant to provide professional services (quantity surveyor and technical assurance) for stage 1 of the council's A38 Major Road Network (MRN) scheme. This is a 2-stage contract. NSC used the Project Management Lot of the Procure Partnerships Framework (Professional Services) for this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c91ade9-0a70-4eae-a56f-70c5596a71a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,299 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,299 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c91ade9-0a70-4eae-a56f-70c5596a71a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c91ade9-0a70-4eae-a56f-70c5596a71a2
  29th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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