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title: "Consultancy Services Transport East"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b959"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Consultancy Services Transport East

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b959

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by Suffolk County Council for a project titled "Consultancy Services Transport East." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport systems consultancy services, and involves direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026 and is set to be active until 1st February 2027, with the possibility of a six-month extension if needed. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the East region, with the consultancy assisting Transport East in developing a new operational model amid local government devolution reforms.

This tender creates opportunities primarily for large consultancy service providers experienced in transport systems and public sector contracts. Given the requirement for expertise in developing operational models amidst governmental reforms, companies like GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, which was the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete. Businesses with a strong track record in similar advisory projects and those looking to expand within the public sector, particularly in sub-central government functions, may find this contract to align with their growth objectives.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council on behalf of Transport East is awarding a contract for expert consultancy to support Transport East in developing a new operational model. Transport East and their constituent partners are simultaneously undergoing devolution to Mayoral Combined County Authorities (MCCAs) via the devolution priority programme alongside Local Government Reform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058177-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058177-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058177-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://suffolk.gov.uk
- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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