The Head of Transport Directorate Planning approved awarding the Transport Technical Support 2026 (Phase 1) contract to AtkinsRealis for £73,587.50 + VAT on 29/06/2026. This decision was made using the West of England Combined Authority professional services framework.

The Director of Place awarded the Future Places Fund establishment advisory services Phase 1 contract to CBRE Limited for £52,500 (exclusive of VAT and disbursements) on 01/05/2026. This contract was awarded under the Blooms NEPRO 3 Framework.

The Executive Director for Transport, West of England Mayoral Combined Authority approved a loan payment of £2.0m to Bristol Temple Quarter Limited Liability Partnership on 30 June 2026. This brings the total loan from the Investment Fund to £6.5m.

The Executive Director for Transport, West of England Mayoral Combined Authority awarded a contract to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP for £316,500 (excluding VAT) to provide legal services for land acquisition for the Bath to Bristol Strategic Corridor programme on 05/06/2026. This was a direct award under the RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services framework.