Scope
Description
The project is to prepare and finalise a Strategic Transport Assessment to support the preparation of the new Sutton Local Plan. The scope of work is expected to cover the following (the full tender specification should also be referred to):
The purpose of this work is to demonstrate how the transport network is likely to operate in response to the changes in travel behaviour arising from development, including allocated sites, under the proposed Local Plan and supporting evidence base documents.
The Strategic Transport Assessment will include transport modelling, and also incorporate separately published Transport for London / developer models and analysis to assess the effects of the development planned under the Local Plan on the local and strategic highways network in the borough, as well as public transport and active travel up to the end of the proposed plan period. It will recommend new projects and mitigation to address impacts of the Local Plan and other planned growth nearby.
The Strategic Transport Assessment should assess impacts related to the highway network (strategic and non-strategic); public transport (bus, rail and tram), and active travel (walking and cycling).
The Strategic Transport Assessment should be informed by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as well as the Department for Transport Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and Transport for London Transport Assessment guidance. As such, the Strategic Transport Assessment must:
cover the whole plan area, including existing areas, growth areas and proposed site allocations;
review the locations of proposed site allocations, growth areas/corridors or clusters of development, and potential options for the provision of sustainable transport and transport networks to serve them;
identify transport issues as they affect all modes and freight, including accessibility, road traffic congestion, mobility, overcrowding, safety, air quality and noise pollution, affordability, carbon reduction;
develop potential options or interventions to address the issues identified and any gaps in the networks in the short, medium and longer term;
identify options for maximising active and sustainable travel; and
identify options to improve the accessibility of transport nodes, such as rail and bus stations to facilitate integrated solutions.
Please refer to the specification in the attachment section on the portal for full details.
Total value (estimated)
- £65,000 excluding VAT
- £78,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 July 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 January 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority proposes to enter into a contract with the successful Tenderers ('Potential Supplier') for a duration of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further six months. The anticipated contract commencement date is July 2025.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 July 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The project is to prepare and finalise a Strategic Transport Assessment to support the preparation of the new Sutton Local Plan. The scope of work is expected to cover the following (the full tender specification should also be referred to):
The purpose of this work is to demonstrate how the transport network is likely to operate in response to the changes in travel behaviour arising from development, including allocated sites, under the proposed Local Plan and supporting evidence base documents.
The Strategic Transport Assessment will include transport modelling, and also incorporate separately published Transport for London / developer models and analysis to assess the effects of the development planned under the Local Plan on the local and strategic highways network in the borough, as well as public transport and active travel up to the end of the proposed plan period. It will recommend new projects and mitigation to address impacts of the Local Plan and other planned growth nearby.
The Strategic Transport Assessment should assess impacts related to the highway network (strategic and non-strategic); public transport (bus, rail and tram), and active travel (walking and cycling).
The Strategic Transport Assessment should be informed by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as well as the Department for Transport Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and Transport for London Transport Assessment guidance. As such, the Strategic Transport Assessment must:
- cover the whole plan area, including existing areas, growth areas and proposed site allocations;
- review the locations of proposed site allocations, growth areas/corridors or clusters of development, and potential options for the provision of sustainable transport and transport networks to serve them;
- identify transport issues as they affect all modes and freight, including accessibility, road traffic congestion, mobility, overcrowding, safety, air quality and noise pollution, affordability, carbon reduction;
- develop potential options or interventions to address the issues identified and any gaps in the networks in the short, medium and longer term;
- identify options for maximising active and sustainable travel; and
- identify options to improve the accessibility of transport nodes, such as rail and bus stations to facilitate integrated solutions.
Tender is based on Price and Quality. Please refer to the specification in the attachment section on the portal for full details.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
London Borough of Sutton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMC-1445-VCVG
Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government