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title: "LCC Transport & Infrastructure - Commissioning Framework 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669ad"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# LCC Transport & Infrastructure - Commissioning Framework 2026

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669ad

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage of its "LCC Transport & Infrastructure - Commissioning Framework 2026," as indicated in recent documentation dated 17th March 2026. This procurement process is aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement to provide comprehensive transport and infrastructure planning, policy, modelling, engineering, and technical advice. Located in Leicester, the Council operates within the sub-central government sector in the UK, with a soft market test exercise scheduled for completion by 6th April 2026. The holding framework is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and continue until the end of 2030, encompassing important areas such as rail policy and comprehensive advisory support across Leicestershire and its vicinity, with a total contract value estimated at £6 million.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, infrastructure engineering, consultancy, and related advisory roles. The framework is structured to attract multiple suppliers, potentially benefiting companies with expertise in fields like architectural and engineering services, transport strategy development, and business consulting. Firms equipped to deliver policy support, real-time modelling, and strategic infrastructure solutions will find this tender especially suitable to leverage their capabilities and establish a lasting presence in regional public sector projects.

## Notice

Establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of comprehensive transport and infrastructure planning, policy, modelling, engineering and technical advice. The Framework will support the planning, appraisal and delivery of transport and infrastructure projects and related policies across Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. It enables service users to draw on expert advice in a flexible and timely manner, ensuring informed decision making and effective project development. The Framework is likely to have 2 Lots: 1. Rail Policy, Strategy and Modelling 2. Comprehensive Advisory and Support Panel.

### Planning Information

A soft market test exercise will be undertaken, with full details published on the Buyer's e-tendering portal : 
https://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023829-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023829-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022910-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023829-2026
  17th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022910-2026
  13th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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