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Designated Funds Programme Review and Development

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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05 Aug 2019 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has completed a tender process for the "Designated Funds Programme Review and Development." This procurement, classified under research and development services, particularly aims to enhance the effectiveness of the designated funds delivery model in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately £194,517, was awarded on 2nd August 2019, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd August 2019 to 31st March 2020, and the tender period concluded on 14th June 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy within the public sector. Firms with expertise in programme comparisons, fund management strategies, and effective communication planning are particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, voluntary and community sector enterprises may find this opportunity appealing, given the project's emphasis on collaborative delivery with diverse partners and stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Designated Funds Programme Review and Development

Notice Description

Highways England wishes to let a contract to enable it to publicise Road Period 1 (RP1) delivery and use the lessons of RP1 to improve delivery approaches for RP2. This will include the following core activities: 1. Comparison of the designated funds delivery model against similar publicly funded programmes and development of a best in class model suitable for the diverse range of projects that make up the DF programme delivered by a diverse range of delivery partners. 2. Preparation of revised funds plans to reflect the changes in the designated funds in RP2. 3. Preparation of communication plan and materials to explain how the funding has been used in RP1 and to explain access to, eligibility for and governance of the designated funding to internal and external audiences. 4. Delivery of the communications plan in collaboration with the designated funds division and specialist leads.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f3807d9-3f5a-47be-a1a5-bb9ca431759d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86238de5-25d1-4946-be4c-3b0684ae2990
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
VCSE
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
£194,517 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,517 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

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