P-0710 Highways Technician Consultant

The procurement process for the "P-0710 Highways Technician Consultant" contract has been completed by Manchester City Council, located in Manchester, England. This contract falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services and involves secondment positions to support the structures team within Highways. The Council utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, to award this contract, which covers a one-year period from 14th August 2025 to 14th August 2026.

Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 9th July 2025, and the contract was awarded to Wilde Consultants Ltd on 30th July 2025. The award, published on 4th August 2025, has a value of £83,266 GBP. Suitable organisations for this tender were encouraged to include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services, particularly those offering expertise in structures engineering. Wilde Consultants Ltd, a large company based in Stockport, has successfully secured this contract. However, similar procurements in the future could benefit other consultancy firms, including SMEs and VCSEs, by providing the chance to enhance their portfolio, engage in strategic partnerships, and contribute to significant projects within Manchester's infrastructure development sector.

The restricted procedure encourages competition amongst qualified businesses, enabling them to showcase their capabilities while competing for valuable contracts that can propel business growth.