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Designated Funds communications support

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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04 Apr 2018 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is based in Birmingham, England, seeking consultancy services for "Designated Funds communications support." The contract, valued at £47,000, is classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services and has reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 3rd April 2018 and is set to conclude on 29th May 2018. The tender period ended on 3rd April 2018.

This opportunity is well-suited for established consultancy firms that specialise in communication and engagement strategies, particularly those with experience in the transportation or public sector industries. Companies with expertise in governance, resource management, and strategic reporting may find significant growth potential by competing for contracts like this one, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of Highways England’s Designated Funds programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Designated Funds communications support

Notice Description

Highways England (HE) has been reviewing the management of the Designated Funds programme, and the delivery of outputs against targets. This has involved an internal audit report and two external reviews of the issues needing to be resolved. This has generated an As Is report and a high level implementation plan for the mitigation activities, which categorises the key requirements in to 6 themes: Communication & engagement, Interpretation & understanding, Reporting, Governance & process, Resource & Strategy As a result HE have further identified the need for consultancy services to support the development and improvement of the Communication & Engagement theme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3fc209-9038-4ffe-af80-422241870e3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
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
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2018 - 29 May 2018 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
spats_framework_lot1@highwaysengland.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
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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