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title: "5-071 Independent Benchmarking for Area 7 Service Review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08fc7169-2a4f-484a-9891-f47e090e406e"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2020-02-18"
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# 5-071 Independent Benchmarking for Area 7 Service Review

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08fc7169-2a4f-484a-9891-f47e090e406e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "5-071 Independent Benchmarking for Area 7 Service Review" was conducted by Highways England, aiming to engage a consultant for an independent benchmarking exercise related to their Maintenance and Response Contract in the East Midlands. This tender, classified under research and development services, was awarded on 18th February 2020, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 17th February 2020 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2021. The total value of the contract is £11,295.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in service reviews and benchmarking within the infrastructure sector, particularly those with experience in working with public sector organizations. Potential competitors should ideally be established firms with a strong track record in market analysis and consultancy services, as well as the capacity to operate within the framework provided by Highways England. This project not only allows for collaboration with a leading government agency but also opens avenues for further work in the area of transport infrastructure consultancy.

## Notice

Highways England (HE) is looking to appoint a Consultant for the provision of an independent benchmarking exercise for the service review of the Maintenance and Response (M&R) Contract in Area 7, East Midlands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad718640-b22e-4cd8-896b-e4ee46297ae2 |
| 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 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,295 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER AND TOWNSEND |

## 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 Feb 2020 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad718640-b22e-4cd8-896b-e4ee46297ae2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad718640-b22e-4cd8-896b-e4ee46297ae2
  18th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b1475a0-0055-4ed6-acec-44091b589978
  n/a

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