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T0396 Technical service support for content specialists

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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09 Dec 2022 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways has awarded a contract for T0396 Technical Service Support for Content Specialists. The procurement falls under the Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services industry category. The tender was at the award stage, with a contract value of £379,098.58 in GBP. The contract period is from December 9, 2022, to March 31, 2025, based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, making it suitable for larger consultancy firms. The National Highways, as the buying organisation, sought to enhance their project management capabilities through this contract, offering potential suppliers a chance to contribute to important infrastructure projects in the transportation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0396 Technical service support for content specialists

Notice Description

The Technical Standards Group (TSG) of National Highways is looking for additional consultancy service to support the delivery of the new Manual of Contract documents for Highways Works (MCHW) and to keep the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) up to date, which are both SES's Road Investment Strategy period 2 (RIS2) obligations. Key objectives are: A. checking the MCHW documents are compliant with the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD) B. checking the updates made to the DMRB documents are MDD compliant. C. checking completeness of the governance deliverables. D. providing project management support by coordinating resources E. improving NH capability by collecting and sharing knowledge This commission will be managed and governed by TSG based in the Safety, Engineering, Standards (SES) Directorate. Completion of this work will be observed by ORR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7096a021-40e0-48ef-be5a-c6c6c4878294
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adca4970-fc87-43fb-9e5c-cb2f98a7d4e8
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£379,098 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£379,098 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
TLJ South East (England)
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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