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Contract Award for Development of Crisis Phones Guidance

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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10 Feb 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has announced the completion of a procurement process for the development of Crisis Phones Guidance under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The project, which involves providing guidance services, will be carried out by The Samaritans Enterprises Limited, based in Surrey. The contract is valued at £25,000 and spans from 10th February 2025 to 31st December 2025. Multiple delivery locations across the United Kingdom, including Birmingham, London, and several regions such as the North East and South West, are involved in this initiative.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and guidance services to engage with high-value public sector projects. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts. The contracting authority, National Highways, seeks specialised expertise in developing crisis management tools, making this an ideal contract for firms with experience in these sectors to demonstrate their capabilities and secure further business opportunities. The procurement method was a single-source requirement, indicating the specialised nature of the services needed.

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Notice Title

Contract Award for Development of Crisis Phones Guidance

Notice Description

Contract Award of genuine single source requirement for Development of Crisis Phones Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b49eaa1d-672e-4a10-b75d-728f2adda9a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9619c8f-67a5-4d80-959e-5d1c0f843213
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
Other - Single Source
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SAMARITANS ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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