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title: "T0023 TRACS procurement: technical advice, assessment, support and initial accreditation 2020"
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# T0023 TRACS procurement: technical advice, assessment, support and initial accreditation 2020

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05ddc17d-fa59-48af-b820-0e80404af9b8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England seeking technical support and advice for the TRACS procurement, specifically aimed at the successful award of the next TRACS contract (TRACS5). This process is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £227,996.95. The contract period commenced on 10 December 2020 and is set to conclude on 11 March 2022. This particular tender was completed, and the award was announced on 10 December 2020, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services within the transport sector. Companies that provide technical advice and assessment services could find this a lucrative avenue for growth, especially if they are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With Highways England’s desire to enhance its procurement strategies, firms capable of delivering innovative solutions and support in data collection systems can play a vital role in the upcoming TRACS contract developments.

## Notice

The aim of this task is to provide Highways England with the technical support and advice required to ensure the successful procurement and award of the next TRACS contract (TRACS5) and let the subsequent initial accreditation of the successful system ready for data collection to commence in early 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cac920c-775c-45b2-8a3b-b43ff92c3b35 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 11 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,996 |
| 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 | FUTRAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 05:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cac920c-775c-45b2-8a3b-b43ff92c3b35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cac920c-775c-45b2-8a3b-b43ff92c3b35
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd7b6fa5-431c-4e54-9d62-f86fe4f38da3
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