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T0412 (DfT) Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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06 Jan 2023 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT. The contract involves providing advice and assurance on delivery plans of cities receiving transport funding from the Transforming Cities Fund. It aims to drive up productivity through investments in public and sustainable transport infrastructure. The procurement method used was selective, issuing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 4th, 2023, to March 31st, 2023, with a total value of £300,000.

This tender, awarded to Arup by National Highways, presents an opportunity for businesses in the Research and development services and consultancy services category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses focusing on providing independent consulting services for transport infrastructure projects could benefit from participating in this contracting opportunity. The deadline for tender submissions was December 19th, 2022.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0412 (DfT) Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT

Notice Description

The Department for Transport ('The Department') requires independent advice and assurance on the delivery plans of cities receiving transport funding from the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF). In addition, analysis is now needed to understand the causation of delays and the lessons to be learned. This will help to ensure the remaining capital funding being distributed through grants can achieve its aim of driving up productivity through investments in public and sustainable transport infrastructure in some of England's largest city regions within the available funding envelope and in a timely manner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4e7dc2-bf04-4690-9a98-2b4e6650eb5e
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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
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
Not specified
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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