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title: "2-229 Commercial Intelligence Database"
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# 2-229 Commercial Intelligence Database

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03c8d760-567f-4444-9239-8e3324c07e64

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## Summary

Highways England has awarded a contract titled “2-229 Commercial Intelligence Database” for the provision of services within its Commercial Intelligence Team. This initiative, valued at £229,810, is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract commenced on 6 September 2019, running until 31 March 2020. Key aspects of the project include the automation of cost analysis processes and the integration of a database system that supports statutory reporting requirements for SME spending.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on data management and automation technologies, particularly those specialising in cost intelligence solutions. Companies that can provide advanced consultancy or software development services, especially SMEs with suitable expertise, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth potential in the procurement landscape.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services within Commercial Intelligence Team. C&P Commercial Services Division supports the delivery directorates to achieve good business outcomes by developing cost, time and supplier intelligence required for effective decision making. The Cost Intelligence Database was first established in 2013/14 The database acts as a repository to store unit cost data from schemes as they are built, which is then used to benchmark and challenge the cost base of future schemes. As the database is primarily used as a data store, the level of intelligence that can be directly derived is limited. The investment is to trial the use of automation of processes that will enable extraction of intelligence from source. This will reduce the need for manual processing of data, limits potential human error and the ability to demonstrate efficiency more effectively. The specific requirements are: - Conversion of Cost Analysis Simulation Tool (CAST) from an excel based spreadsheet into the database itself. - Live feed from the database to CAST. - Holding of Project Bank Account data to report indirect SME spend as part of our statutory reporting requirement within our licence. - Ensure that PBA data held within the database addresses the issues contained within the 2019 Internal Audit Report (copy can be supplied upon request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71bfc8bd-9938-4c39-aa8e-58a0f026d150 |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,810 |
| 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 | GEORGE CORDEROY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2019 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71bfc8bd-9938-4c39-aa8e-58a0f026d150

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71bfc8bd-9938-4c39-aa8e-58a0f026d150
  9th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b0a0880-7597-4643-b4f3-4732af218d4f
  n/a

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