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T0438C Evaluation Technical Partner phase 2c

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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04 Apr 2023 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways organization has awarded a contract for the provision of phase 2c of the T0170 contract, focusing on specialist evaluation services for delivering high-quality evaluation studies measuring benefits realisation from their policies and projects. The contract, valued at £497,247.72 GBP, will run between April 2023 and March 2024. This opportunity falls under the 'Design and execution of research and development' category, with a procurement method of selective and a specific tender period closing on March 16, 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with experience in evaluation studies within the infrastructure sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to participate in this selective procurement process. The awarded supplier, Arup, will work closely with National Highways to deliver on the evaluation requirements and support innovation in communicating evaluation findings for increased impact and influence.

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Notice Title

T0438C Evaluation Technical Partner phase 2c

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to provide phase 2c of the T0170 contract. A specialist evaluation service to support the delivery of high-quality evaluation studies which measure benefits realisation from National Highways' policies, programmes and projects. The contract will support an evaluation programme running between 2021/22 and 2024/25. This scope is for phases 2c for projects to be delivered between April 2023 and March 2024. This will involve delivering multiple projects concurrently, bringing in innovation and methodological development to help build the capacity and capabilities for evaluation. Working with members of the Evaluation Group and other analysts, the technical partner will: - Deliver high quality evaluation projects for a range of National Highway's interventions, including major infrastructure projects. - Carry out meta-analysis projects and thematic studies to develop learning from across the evaluation evidence base. - Define evaluation requirements and undertake scoping studies in line with HM Treasury's Magenta Book requirements. - Develop evaluation methods, including producing technical guidance, toolkits and standards to embed new / refreshed methods. - Provide peer review and analytical assurance for evaluation activities. - Leading innovation in how evaluation findings are communicated to increase their impact and influence. - Generate actionable insights, facilitate understanding and embedding lessons learnt from evaluation studies to showcase best practice. - Build effective partnership working across organisations from transport consultancy, academic institutions, research and evaluation consultancy to deliver high-quality evaluation studies. - Deliver cost-effective solutions and add value throughout the contract. - Support capability building for evaluation within National Highways through skills sharing, training and developing guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a91c56-ec73-4799-9f93-40d3d5efc501
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£497,247 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£497,247 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ARUP

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