WSP Secures Key Transport Support Contract with Sefton Council

WSP has been selected as the exclusive provider for Sefton Council’s new Transport Technical Support Services (TTSS) contract, reinforcing a long-standing working relationship and supporting the borough’s future transport investment plans.

The agreement will run for an initial four-year period, with the option to extend annually for up to three additional years. Under the contract, the Council will be able to draw on a wide range of expertise, including strategic advice, transport planning, design across all project stages,

engineering services and on-site construction supervision. This integrated approach is intended to help move projects efficiently from early development through to delivery.

The appointment comes as Sefton prepares for its upcoming Transport for City Regions (TCR) programme, building on previous work carried out under the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS). WSP will support the Council in advancing these priorities while also contributing to local social value initiatives.

As part of this, the consultancy will work with local communities to create opportunities for young people, including work placements, hands-on experience and educational engagement in schools.

Adrian Hames, Head of Transport and Mobility at WSP, said the contract marks an important continuation of the partnership, highlighting nearly a decade of collaboration on transport schemes across the borough. He added that the new agreement will allow WSP to bring its multidisciplinary capabilities to support the Council’s ambitions while enhancing the benefits delivered to local communities.

Peter Moore, Sefton Council’s Assistant Director of Highways and Public Protection, said the partnership will help deliver further improvements to local travel, supported by funding from the Combined Authority. He noted that combining WSP’s expertise with the Council’s in-house knowledge will help improve how residents move around the area, while also ensuring wider community benefits are realised.

WSP’s latest appointment builds on its involvement in a number of major schemes in Sefton, including the Southport regeneration works, the Maritime Corridor, the Southport Eastern Access project, and early-stage transport planning in Bootle. This track record has helped establish a collaborative approach focused on delivering infrastructure that benefits both communities and the wider area.