Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-3f66-725f-8ac2-0cf3693563fb/transport-technical-support-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Transport Technical Support Services [Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sefton-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 2 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 12 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Sefton Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. Sefton Council oversees and manages the delivery of highway and transport services including the development, planning and delivery of major infrastructure and maintenance schemes through a strategic transport investment programme. The Council's strategic transport investment programme is currently delivered through both in-house resources and an existing Transport Technical Support Services (TTSS) Contract which is due to end in 2025. The Client is now looking to procure a replacement TTSS Contract which will commence in March 2026.The Council is seeking to appoint a single professional Consultant for Transport Technical Services Support to deliver high quality and cost-effective strategic transport schemes, programmes and policies for Sefton. The Council has not undertaken preliminary market engagement in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023, having assessed that it was not required for the nature and scope of this procurement. The Contract will be tendered using the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is proposed to procure a 7-year contract, consisting of an initial 4-year period followed by a maximum of 3 x 1-year extensions which will be offered following a satisfactory performance review (in line with agreed KPI's), The Council is open to considering innovative methods of delivery including partnerships between suppliers. The Council will use Key Performance Indicators to monitor the successful bidder's performance throughout the duration of the contract. The performance of the consultant will be used to determine whether an extension is offered at the end of the initial 4-year period. Participation in this tendering process which seeks to result in securing one consultant to provide the necessary Transport Technical Support Services, in no way guarantees the successful tenderer any given volume of work over the duration of the contract period. Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-051cb3-2026-04-02T14:42:29+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-051cb3-2026-04-02T14:42:29+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sefton-metropolitan-borough-council) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing · UK Atomic Energy Authority · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing) [Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender · University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender) [Asbestos Surveys · Northamptonshire Partnership Homes · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys) [Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite) [Penistone Station - Independent Assessor · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor) [CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor · Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)