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title: "1-1073 - Innovation and Research Strategy Development"
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# 1-1073 - Innovation and Research Strategy Development

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0082b56b-696e-4ca5-a805-4f492a366353

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## Summary

Highways England has successfully completed a tender process for the title "1-1073 - Innovation and Research Strategy Development" in the industry of research and development services and consultancy. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process was awarded on 18th May 2020, with an overall contract value of £99,981. The contract period commenced the same day and is set to conclude on 31st December 2020. Businesses from the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK were eligible to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those targeting infrastructure and transport sectors. Companies with a focus on innovative solutions and technical advisory services will find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to showcase their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore participation, as the tender specifically allows for their involvement, promoting growth within this sector.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for the provision of specialist technical advice and services to develop a new Innovation and Research Strategy for Road Investment Strategy 2 (RIS2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d8cab7-628d-4727-83a1-b6b96a81d6fa |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,981 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,981 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2020 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d8cab7-628d-4727-83a1-b6b96a81d6fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d8cab7-628d-4727-83a1-b6b96a81d6fa
  20th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06300e2c-c7b5-4cb9-a3a4-86f0bd1c1e42
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