Awarded contract

WCC 2026 2546 PSSC for Project/Programme Management of Major Highway Projects 2026-27

Details

Buyer: Worcestershire County Council
Supplier(s): MATCHTECH GROUP (UK) LIMITED
Value: £120,000
Duration: 1 year
Topic: Highways consultancy services
Published: 9 April 2026
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

For the provision of Temporary and Professional Staff and Secondments to undertake the project management and commissioning for a number of Major Projects for Worcestershire County Council within the E&I Directorate. Senior Project Manager - Project and programme management of major highway projects. - Lot 2 Temporary Professional Services & Secondment of the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus - Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC) Responsible for the governance and project management of the council's major infrastructure projects to assist in their delivery. To support the Strategic Programme Manager to develop, shape and deliver programme/s of projects which meet the authority's aims. To lead and supervise the work of Project Managers and Delivery Teams (including any inter-agency teams) comprising senior managers, operational staff, agencies, contractors and consultants to meet the overall objectives. Awarded via Midlands Highway Alliance Professional Services Partnership (Lot 2 Secondment)

Timeline

Completed: Award date1 April 2026
Completed: Award published9 April 2026
Current notice
Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2027in 6 months

About the buyer

Worcestershire County Council is a local authority with its own dedicated commercial team. Tender opportunities are published and managed through In-Tend, the council's electronic tendering portal. Suppliers register on In-Tend to view live opportunities and express interest before submitting. Specialist areas such as digital connectivity and economic development run through separate Dynamic Purchasing Systems, each requiring its own registration. Procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023, with health and social care awarded under the Provider Selection Regime. The commercial team sits within the Finance, Commercial and Performance Services Directorate and is CIPS-qualified throughout.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Worcestershire County Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, health and social work and construction work.

Relevant CPV codes

71311210 · Highways consultancy services

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

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Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@worcestershire-county-council.gov