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title: "Advice and Support on rail and strategic matters"
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# Advice and Support on rail and strategic matters

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f307de78-3600-4a1b-ab30-5fd312c11122

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is conducting a tender for a project titled "Advice and Support on rail and strategic matters" within the transport systems consultancy services industry. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Bradshaw Communications Ltd. The tender period concluded on 24 March 2020, and the contract is set to run from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, valued at £25,000. The project aims to enhance stakeholder engagement in light of increased governmental investment in the North of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in transport consultancy, particularly those adept at stakeholder engagement and infrastructure planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority shows a preference for diverse suppliers. Companies involved in strategic advisory services for rail infrastructure and regional development would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to key transport initiatives in the region.

## Notice

This appointment will provide additional stakeholder engagement support, particularly with the new incoming government, who have made a number of positive noises about additional investment into the North of England. The engagement will also provide advise on the national infrastructure planning for the integrated rail plan for the North which is due out in 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c948364-2623-4898-9830-865d891ee6f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRADSHAW COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2020 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c948364-2623-4898-9830-865d891ee6f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c948364-2623-4898-9830-865d891ee6f6
  8th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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