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title: "Business Improvement and Change"
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# Business Improvement and Change

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-037cf92d-ba0e-4aab-8819-32acebc6f18c

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## Summary

Highways England is initiating a tender titled "Business Improvement and Change" to provide Design and Engineering Services in support of its Smart Motorways Programme. This project is set within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of approximately £2,810,052. The procurement process, which follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has been completed, with the award published on 18th October 2018. The contract period commenced on 27th September 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2020, with delivery designated for locations in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in consultancy and engineering services. Companies with expertise in project lifecycle management, particularly those familiar with large-scale infrastructure projects or smart technology implementations, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of major firms in the supply chain, such as Atkins/CH2M, highlights a demand for collaboration and innovation, making this a lucrative opportunity for skilled service providers looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Under this commission the Supplier is required to provide Design and Engineering Services to assist Highways England deliver its Smart Motorways Programme. Due to the varying maturity of projects contained within SMP, and new projects entering the Programme, the commission will span all stages of the project lifecycle. The Supplier will actively support the respective HE Project Managers and Sponsors to achieve the required Smart Motorways Programme and individual Project outcomes and milestones.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c338ce1-918e-4198-bf4b-8f322b6a98a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,810,052 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,810,052 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS/CH2M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2018 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c338ce1-918e-4198-bf4b-8f322b6a98a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c338ce1-918e-4198-bf4b-8f322b6a98a6
  18th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e9c050f-d066-479f-8d8b-3b12f1d086cf
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