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title: "T0649A Evaluation Technical Partner Phase 4a"
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# T0649A Evaluation Technical Partner Phase 4a

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c673135-775d-49b9-bb77-24009df8b713

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## Summary

National Highways has completed the award stage for the contract titled "T0649A Evaluation Technical Partner Phase 4a," specifically classified under Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000). The contract, valued at £500,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, covering services across a broad scope of locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and worldwide. This procurement process was conducted via a selective method - a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a pre-qualified supplier list was utilised. The tender period ended on 21st January 2025, with the award made to Ove Arup & Partners Limited on 30th January 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in development consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing robust evaluation evidence and insights. SMEs looking to expand their service offerings and partnerships in a broad geographical area could find this contract especially advantageous. With National Highways as the buying organization, businesses can leverage this procurement to demonstrate expertise and reliability in delivering high-value consultancy services, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and projects.

## Notice

This contract is building on the earlier partnership, continuing to provide a range of services required to deliver robust evaluation evidence. Providing the evaluation learning and insight to contribute to the underlying analysis and business case for future RIS. The nature of the services is set out below, however these may evolve over the life of the contract. Therefore, the successful technical partner will need to have access to a wider pool of people to ensure we can access the right services at the right moment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066e67af-502b-46e3-87c2-0a1c05d0ee42 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,878 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066e67af-502b-46e3-87c2-0a1c05d0ee42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066e67af-502b-46e3-87c2-0a1c05d0ee42
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2ca3189-2a72-4678-885c-609d9b85479a
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