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title: "West Northamptonshire Local Plan Transport Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d17"
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buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# West Northamptonshire Local Plan Transport Assessment

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d17

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a transport assessment related to the emerging West Northamptonshire Local Plan. This procurement, classified within the services category under the CPV code for research and development services and related consultancy, involved the contracting authority, West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK. The procurement was carried out using a limited method below the threshold, ensuring a competitively tailored process. The contract, signed with AECOM LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, spans from 2nd October 2025 to 30th June 2026 and includes a potential extension if proposed allocations alter and require further testing. The contract was awarded on 7th April 2026 and covers various regions across the UK.

This transport assessment project presents ample opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in transport planning and research services, to engage with large-scale public projects. Businesses with a focus on strategic development and a proven record in public sector collaboration would find this a beneficial domain, potentially unlocking new growth avenues through partnerships and extended service delivery. The involvement in such significant infrastructural planning initiatives can position businesses as key players in the field and increase their visibility in future competitive public tenders.

## Notice

Transport assessment for the emerging West Northants Local Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031516-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,808 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031516-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031516-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14397

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aecom.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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