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title: "684 - Wigan Beech Hill Active Travel Scheme"
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# 684 - Wigan Beech Hill Active Travel Scheme

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e75a18e6-fd60-406d-858c-543c3032f4d9

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## Summary

Wigan Council has awarded a contract for the "684 - Wigan Beech Hill Active Travel Scheme" to WSP UK Limited. This project involves developing a Strategic Outline Business Case for an active travel and local highway scheme in the Beech Hill area of Wigan, falling under the transport systems consultancy services category. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award method, and the contract was officially awarded on 7th November 2025, subsequent to the tender period ending on 6th November 2025. The contract commenced on 12th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the service location specified as England, United Kingdom.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable for this project. Companies specialising in transport systems consultancy, especially those with expertise in active travel schemes and highway development, are particularly well-placed to engage in such tenders in future. With a contract value of £57,600, businesses involved can boost their service portfolios and demonstrate their capability in contributing to public infrastructure projects, aligning with strategic local government initiatives.

## Notice

Wigan Council is seeking technical support to develop a Strategic Outline Business Case for a proposed active travel / local highways scheme in the Beech Hill area of Wigan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4978bf1f-a45c-4d54-a4d4-7e1e0fe142b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,600 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4978bf1f-a45c-4d54-a4d4-7e1e0fe142b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4978bf1f-a45c-4d54-a4d4-7e1e0fe142b3
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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