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T0675 Network Development - Technical Partner 2021-24 Phase 2c

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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30 Apr 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, has completed the selection of a technical partner for its "T0675 Network Development - Technical Partner 2021-24 Phase 2c" project. The industry category for this procurement is Development Consultancy Services, aimed at supporting various tasks such as PCF Stage 0 studies, strategic studies, and programmatic assessments. This call-off from a framework agreement has a contract value of approximately £500,000 and the contract runs from 29th April 2025 to 31st October 2026. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as suitable contenders. This specific contract has been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in development consultancy services, including technical studies and strategic project management. SMEs with capabilities in flexible technical service delivery, strategic transport research, and those able to align with the Collaborative Performance Framework will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Successful collaboration with National Highways will not only enhance a company’s credentials in delivering government projects but also foster long-term relationships through performance-driven objectives and shared partnership goals.

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Notice Title

T0675 Network Development - Technical Partner 2021-24 Phase 2c

Notice Description

The following tasks are those that are required to complete this delivery work package i.e. production of multiple study reports. Please note that this phase builds on the scope of works set out in the initial contract. The section below attempts to summarise the full service being sought from suppliers, with more detailed description of the specific tasks listed in the later tables. The timelines are indicative based on current understanding of the process and any suggested hours/staff level involvement/number of meetings are indicative to help the tender submission. Where specific guidance is not given the supplier should explain any assumptions made in the methodology proposed. The overall project level scope of this study programme is to deliver, on a flexible basis, and as necessary the following technical services: 1. PCF Stage 0 studies 2. PCF 0 follow on work, which consists of additional technical services to assist NPD in responding to requests from our stakeholders for additional evidence 3. Pre-PCF 0 early investigation work as to the potential case for a study 4. Strategic studies 5. Programmatic assessments 6. Technical services as needed for the pipeline of RIS candidate projects going through early PCF stages. 7. The development of long-term strategies building on broad ranging transport research We will require the Consultant to align with the following: 1. Meet an agreed set of key milestones for each allocated study/workstream 2. Ensure spend is within agreed budget 3. Demonstrate efficiencies in programme and project management 4. Demonstrate an approach that will assist NPD in achieving the partnership aims listed in section 2 5. The Consultant's performance will be monitored in accordance with National Highways "Collaborative Performance Framework" (CPF). This will be used to: - Determine level of achievement of pre-defined outcomes within known timeframes and to cost - Ensure appropriate Consultant conduct and drive improved performance As part of our collaborative target for this commission it is expected that the Consultant and National Highways would both score a minimum of 6 for performance management reporting, and that both parties will aim for their performance scores to improve at the second bi-annual CPF assessment point, and again at any subsequent reviews should the end date of this commission extend to a further review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66f3e225-4054-4bed-be96-b648ffc19196
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eeee909-e3b9-4a57-b718-5ebadeff80fa
Current Stage
Award
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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