--- title: "Transportation & Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069e17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e17.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Transportation & Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069e17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e17.json) ## Summary Warrington Borough Council, on behalf of several local authorities including Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, Halton, St Helens, and Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, is planning a tender for a Transportation & Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage as of 20th May 2026, with a framework agreement in place. The contract aims to provide consultancy support for transport policy development, minor and major transport schemes, and maintenance programmes across the UKD61 region. The contract period is planned to begin on 5th February 2027 and could extend up to 2035. This service-based procurement falls under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services, governed by legal basis 2023/54. The official communication date for notice is set for 4th February 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, transport consultancy, and landscape architectural services, particularly those looking to engage in long-term projects with local governments. The framework is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its flexible contract terms and the potential for secondment arrangements to cover temporary staff requirements. Companies with robust experience in developing transport policies or delivering integrated transport projects would find this tender an excellent opportunity to establish durable relationships with multiple councils and contribute to substantial public realm improvements across the specified regions. ## Notice Warrington Borough Council is inviting tenders for a framework for the provision of a Transportation and Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework Contract 2018. The Framework will be for a period of up to four years, on a two year plus one year, plus one year basis. Warrington Borough Council is procuring the contract on behalf of several other local authorities. These are Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire East Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, and Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership. The Councils do not guarantee any work through the framework contract. The purpose of the framework is to provide the Councils with consultant support as and when required by the Councils. The suggested framework value is provided as a guide only based on previous frameworks. Consultants support will be required for the following areas. * Transport Policy and Programme Development * Delivery of Minor Integrated Transport Schemes and Maintenance programmes * Development of Major Transport Schemes * Delivery of core service functions and initiatives The type, scale and length of support will be specific to each task or work area, with the majority of work commissioned likely to be project or scheme based. However, it is also possible that in some circumstances a secondment arrangement will be considered more appropriate, on a full or part-time basis, for on-going areas of work or to cover for temporary staff shortages within Council teams The importance of developing and maintaining a productive working relationship between the Councils and the Consultant will be given emphasis in the assessment process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046651-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2027 - 1 Jan 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA1 1UH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 15:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046651-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046651-2026 20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069e17. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e17.json.