Highways Principal Consultant (2)

The procurement process for the "Highways Principal Consultant (2)" contract, managed by Manchester City Council, has reached the award stage, with Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited being appointed as the supplier. This contract, valued at £87,000, is part of the ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services, under Lot 5, covering highways, traffic, and transport. The contract duration is from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026, and it pertains to the United Kingdom, with a focus on market and economic research, business and management consultancy, and environmental issues consultancy.

The procurement method followed a selective procedure, and interested parties initially submitted tenders by 20 February 2025. This tender could present significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services within the transport and infrastructure sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this project a valuable chance to enter or expand in the governmental consultancy space, addressing complex challenges related to urban planning, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure development.

With the project facilitated by a well-established organisation like Manchester City Council, it provides a substantial scope for business growth and partnership in a high-value public sector project.