--- title: "Highways Professional Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051c88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051c88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051c88.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # Highways Professional Services Framework Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051c88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051c88.json) ## Summary Liverpool City Council is conducting a procurement process for the Highways Professional Services Framework, which is scheduled to commence in October 2026. This significant procurement initiative is titled "Highways Professional Services Framework" and involves services related to sustainable transport planning, highways and infrastructure design, project and programme management, and commercial and contract management. The framework aims at addressing the city's consultancy needs in the highways sector following the expiration of the current framework later in 2026. The procurement, spearheaded by Liverpool City Council, is in the open planning stage, with key date deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 26th June 2026, tender submission by 8th July 2026, and an award decision by 2nd September 2026. The project falls within the 'services' industry category, with a total budget of £120 million. The process is managed through a competitive flexible procedure, expected to be awarded to a limited number of suppliers based on quality and price criteria. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in consultancy and infrastructure support, particularly those specialising in highways, sustainable transport, and contract management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a good chance of competing, as the procurement strategy supports SME involvement and recognises previous experience and quality as key assessment criteria. The framework’s scope includes potential engagement with significant local authorities and transport agencies, offering a broad network and scope for collaboration. The planned framework thus offers a platform for experts in the field to bolster their portfolios with large-scale projects in the vital infrastructure of Liverpool and its surrounding regions. ## Notice Liverpool City Council (LCC) intends to invite suppliers to tender for a new version of the Professional Services Framework (the PSF) to commence from October 2026. The current PSF is due to expire in October 2026, with LCC requiring similar services and commissions from the consultancy market to support planned delivery from October / November 2026. The framework will be split into the following four (4) lots: Lot 1 - Sustainable Transport Planning and Policy Advice Lot 2 - Highways and Infrastructure Design Support Services Lot 3 - P&P Management and NEC Contract Administration Support Services Lot 4 - Commercial and Contract Management Support Services ### Lot Information Sustainable Transport Planning and Policy Advice The Supplier shall provide the staff, resource, technical competence and expertise for the successful delivery of all documentation, records, approvals, outputs, drawings, designs, reports, submissions and any other documentation or services reasonably required by the Contracting Authority to finalise delivery of: a) Feasibility studies b) Detailed design services all in relation to Sustainable Transport & Policy for highways for the Contracting Authority. Further lot specific information can be found within the tender documentation. Highways and Infrastructure Design Support Services The Supplier shall provide Consultancy services related to highways, traffic, streets and urban design including but not limited to investigation, planning, design, operations, compliance, integration, construction and maintenance. The services will include activities that support development of projects at various stages from feasibility and concept design to preliminary and detailed design. This will be to support delivery and operation of a range of projects including major highway improvement projects, bus priority, walking wheeling and cycling infrastructure, junction and crossing design, public realm, landscaping and placemaking, highway maintenance and highway development control design support across different types of streets in Liverpool, including streets on the Key Route Network (KRN). Further information on this lot can be found in the published tender documents. P&P Management and NEC Contract Administration Support Services The Supplier shall provide the staff, resource, technical competence and expertise for the successful application of Project and Programme Management Support Services (PPMSS), primarily to support the delivery of the Highways Capital Programme. The Highways Capital Programme being with the Sustainable Transport, Highways and Parking department (TH&P), Liverpool City Council (LCC). This will contribute to successful delivery of PPM best practice, with these support services contributing positively to producing and managing all documentation, records, approvals, outputs, drawings, designs, reports, contract administration, drafting, submissions and any other documentation or services reasonably required by the Contracting Authority. The PPMSS will contribute to the various aspects of the project lifecycle, including but not limited to; a) Feasibility Studies b) Business Cases c) Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design phases of delivery d) Client-side Project Management e) NEC4 Project Manager, NEC Supervisor and NEC Service Manager roles, primarily where consultancy support has been commissioned by LCC TH&P and requires contract management across all relevant phases of the project lifecycle of the commission all in relation to programme management for highways for the Contracting Authority. Further information on this lot can be found within the published tender documents. Commercial and Contract Management Support Services Commercial and Contract Management support services are required to support to assist in the successful delivery of Highways Schemes across the full range of projects under the responsibility of Transportation, Highways & Parking (TH&P). This includes, but is not limited to: * Capital Works and Programmes: Support all commercial, procurement, and contract management activities associated with the delivery of capital programmes of works. * Maintenance Programmes: Provide commercial and contractual support for ongoing maintenance works across the TH&P portfolio. * Core Responsibilities: o Management of all commercial aspects of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting. o Procurement support, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award processes. o Contract administration and compliance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. o Risk and change management relating to commercial and contractual matters. The majority of services will focus on ensuring robust commercial governance and effective contract management to enable timely and cost-efficient delivery of TH&P's capital and maintenance programmes. Further information on this lot can be found within the published tender documents. ### Planning Information Liverpool City Council (LCC) intends to invite suppliers to tender for a new version of the Professional Services Framework (the PSF) to commence from October 2026. This document is intended to launch LCC's pre-market engagement in respect of a new PSF, inform suppliers of plans for the procurement process and to offer potential market participants an opportunity to inform LCC's approach and timetable. The current PSF is due to expire in October 2026, with LCC requiring similar services and commissions from the consultancy market to support planned delivery from October / November 2026. LCC is conducting this pre-market engagement exercise to engage with potential suppliers to provide it with market information prior to launching the formal procurement process. LCC is asking suppliers to assist it in refining its understanding of market experience and capability and wishes to provide a platform for suppliers to engage directly with LCC on this opportunity. An overview of the pre-market engagement exercise is set out below: Step 1: Publication of Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and Pre-Market Engagement Documents This stage was initiated by the publication of the notice. This serves as an invitation to prospective suppliers to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise. The market engagement document, which sets out further background to the procurement and includes a short questionnaire for completion can be found on ProContract using the reference DN788248. Link to ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Step 2: Questionnaire Responses (Questionnaire can be found and must be submitted on ProContract using the reference DN788248). LCC is keen to hear the views of potentially interested suppliers on a number of issues which are set out in the questionnaire in Annex 1. The objective of the questionnaire is to enable interested parties to provide their key insights and recommendations to LCC in respect of its approach to the procurement and the PSF. Completed questionnaires should be submitted to LCC no later than midday 15 September 2025. Please submit your response via the portal on ProContract. LCC will review all responses to questionnaires submitted and will undertake internal review sessions. Feedback will be collated and will be used to shape LCC's approach to the procurement and the Framework agreements. Step 3: Open Day LCC intends to introduce the PSF to prospective suppliers at an open day on 7th October 2025 9.30am - 12:30pm. The event will be held at St George's Hall (Concert Room). The purpose of the open day is for LCC to present its current thinking on the procurement and Framework and explain some of the general and specific requirements for the appointed suppliers. It is also an opportunity for LCC to engage with suppliers on LCC's vision and ambition for creating this Framework. If you wish to attend the open day, please contact LCC via the messaging function on ProContract as soon as possible, but in any case, request no later than 24 September 2025. Please note that room in the Concert Room at St George's Hall is limited and therefore LCC reserve the right to restrict the number of individuals attending from each organisation. Once registered, details on how to participate in the open day will be provided to you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033383-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | £100,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 14:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033383-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 16:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018137-2026 - 4 Sep 2025 at 13:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053959-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 15:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051017-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 08:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024451-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033383-2026 13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018137-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053959-2025 4th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051017-2025 22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024451-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=9c7f4099-f413-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About - https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/AboutTheopportunitycanbefoundusingthereferenceDN788248 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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