Under the renewed agreement, WSP will continue providing programme and strategic advisory support, scheme development from concept through detailed design, consultation and engagement expertise, carbon and climate change strategies and assessments, business case development, strategy work across active travel, bus and rail, as well as funding support, procurement expertise and construction delivery support.

WSP has operated in Teesside for over 40 years and opened a new office in Stockton in 2022. Through the Development Partner contract, the business has drawn heavily on local delivery teams and strengthened its social value legacy in the region, including delivering £500,000 in measured social value over the three years through local employment, skills activity and community support, ensuring the benefits of investment are felt across communities.

Mike Holmes, Framework Director, WSP, said:

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Tees Valley Combined Authority. This extension reflects our shared commitment to delivering a reliable, low‑carbon and future‑ready transport network that helps people and businesses thrive. By drawing on our long-standing presence in Teesside and our national expertise in strategic transport planning, delivery and devolution, we look forward to supporting TVCA as it turns its economic and place‑making ambitions into lasting outcomes for the region.”

Jonathan Spruce, Director of Infrastructure, Tees Valley Combined Authority, added:

“As we move forward with our exciting plans for improving sustainable and low carbon transport across the Tees Valley and with further devolution to the Combined Authority on the horizon, we are really pleased to continue our partnership with WSP, building on the delivery of a number of interventions to date and bringing forward more opportunities for local people and communities to be involved in making our region one where anything is possible.”

Looking ahead, WSP will continue supporting wider regional priorities - from clean energy, hydrogen and nuclear activity to digital and industrial cluster development - all of which align with Tees Valley’s Strategic Economic Plan and the emerging 10‑Year Local Growth Plan.

Through its Driving Devolution expertise, WSP is helping authorities across the UK build capability, secure long-term investment and deliver transformative, place‑led infrastructure. This renewed agreement ensures Tees Valley remains well positioned to capture those opportunities and accelerate inclusive, sustainable growth.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. With over 11,700 experts in the UK and Ireland and approximately 83,000 professionals operating in over 50 countries, known as Visioneers, we pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, resources and industrial sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

The Tees Valley Combined Authority was created in April 2016. Its purpose is to drive economic growth and job creation in the area. It is a partnership of five authorities; Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees, working closely with the business community and other partners to make local decisions to support the growth of our economy.

On 4th of May 2017, residents of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees elected Ben Houchen (Conservative) as the first Tees Valley Mayor. He was re-elected to the role in 2021 and 2024. The Mayor chairs the Combined Authority and works alongside the five Tees Valley Councils to improve the economy of the area, bring in new investment and create jobs. He has responsibility over transport, homes & communities, culture & tourism, skills & education, business growth & investment and devolution.

To find out more please visit http://www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

For further information, please contact: Chris Stocks, Senior External Communications Manager, WSP [email protected]