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T0471 TLOT10152 Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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26 Jul 2023 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is seeking independent assurance services for the Transforming Cities Fund project delivery. The procurement, led by National Highways, falls under the services category. The tender, titled T0471 TLOT10152, has a total value of £143,823.55 GBP. The procurement method used is selective, with a specific procurement method detail of call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from July 26, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender closing on July 4, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing research and development services, specifically those experienced in project assurance and advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other specified regions can participate. Companies interested in the services sector and with expertise in governmental infrastructure projects are encouraged to engage with the procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport and National Highways.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0471 TLOT10152 Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT

Notice Description

The Department for Transport ('The Department') is seeking independent advice and assurance on project delivery of cities receiving transport funding from the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF). Two key workstreams are required: a 'critical friend' service broadly in line with IPA Gate 3 providing key stage gate decision making support and assurance. In addition, the Department wants to build on the findings of the recent Lessons Learned review, further explore the recommendations and options for areas of improvement or transformational change across Local Directorate or the wider DfT. All supporting documentation provided to all bidders is provided on the basis of it being confidential and is not for sharing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90215dec-029e-416e-8a1f-da556a3eae36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,823 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,823 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats2@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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