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Future MCHW _Stage 1a - Strategic developments and piloting

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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16 May 2019 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Future MCHW _Stage 1a - Strategic developments and piloting", aimed at enhancing the Machinery of Government Handbook (MCHW). The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a specific emphasis on related consultancy services. The contract is based in West Midlands, England, and is approaching its contract period that commenced on 16th May 2019 and runs until 31st March 2020. The procurement method utilised is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is approximately £247,985.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Companies that focus on improving usability, structure, and content in technical documentation or those with experience in government contracts will find this project well suited to their expertise. Additionally, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an advantageous platform for smaller, innovative firms looking to enter or expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Future MCHW _Stage 1a - Strategic developments and piloting

Notice Description

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to develop the groundwork programme to refresh the MCHW to improve the usability, structure and content of the MCHW and deliver the recommendations that have been accepted following the stakeholder consultation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae6ff517-a432-4a90-91fd-bd0c4f0434b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba57a25-b871-44b3-9580-6699109d5548
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
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
£247,985 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,985 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 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

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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