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1-938 Improving Operation's Approach to Quality Management

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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05 Sep 2019 at 17:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has initiated a contract titled "1-938 Improving Operation's Approach to Quality Management" aimed at enhancing its Operations Quality Management System. This procurement, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000), has a total value of £111,962 and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period starting from 5 September 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The contract was awarded to Arup, following a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 August 2019, and the location for service delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses offering consultancy and developmental services, particularly those with expertise in quality management systems. Firms that specialise in operational efficiency, process optimisation, and systems development could find this contract to be a strategic fit for their capabilities, enabling them to expand their service offerings within the public sector. The collaboration with a major organisation like Highways England can also enhance a business's credibility and visibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1-938 Improving Operation's Approach to Quality Management

Notice Description

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to develop and enhance the Operations Quality Management System. This is the system of processes and procedures, guidance notes, templates and forms that describes how our Operations business delivers its services in a timely, repeatable, efficient manner. The Consultant's work will support our business in establishing a more permanent arrangement with Highways England staff assuming central responsibility for the system by April 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b8e57c8-09c2-4d74-8ee1-dd6102e58321
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9aac84-d0e8-457e-8199-a12dfd615b76
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
Not specified
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
£111,962 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,962 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

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