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title: "HS2 Ltd. Secondary Schools Programme - Contract Award Notice"
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# HS2 Ltd. Secondary Schools Programme - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cddc03e-e3ef-4afd-be9a-a121c7443234

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd. has recently awarded a contract for their Secondary Schools Programme aimed at enhancing students' awareness of skill requirements and career opportunities in the transport and infrastructure sectors, including HS2 Ltd. This contract, amounting to £276,700, was awarded to Zinc Communicate Limited and is part of an open procurement process. The project is classified under secondary education services and is located in Birmingham, England. The contract commenced on 19 February 2018 and will continue until 19 August 2021. This award follows a tender period that ended on 18 December 2017.

This project represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) programmes. Businesses that can engage and inspire secondary school students, especially from under-represented groups in the transport sector, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on developing relevant skills and career pathways aligns with a growing need for educational suppliers in the UK's transport infrastructure development, providing a chance for growth and collaboration in this vital sector.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd. has awarded a Contract to engage a Supplier to create, develop and deliver a Secondary School Programme to develop students' understanding of the skill requirements and career opportunities connected with the transport and infrastructure industries, including those with HS2 Ltd. The Programme will stimulate KS3 students' interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), particularly with groups traditionally under-represented in the transport and infrastructure sector. Following a sub-OJEU open competition advertised via Contract Finder website (see previous opportunity notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4117a3ca-e9ef-4ce7-b4de-a2bcd8023c3d). The contract has been awarded to Zinc Communicate Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e759e-7fa4-468d-b5fb-77dd7cd0bee5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 19 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,700 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | ZINC COMMUNICATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e759e-7fa4-468d-b5fb-77dd7cd0bee5
- 22 Nov 2017 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622b65cf-b434-42d4-9eaf-c802f0b42db5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e759e-7fa4-468d-b5fb-77dd7cd0bee5
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622b65cf-b434-42d4-9eaf-c802f0b42db5
  22nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/hs2
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/opportunityList.do?reset=true&resetstored=true&oppList=CURRENT&_ncp=1511365409002.1043-1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4117a3ca-e9ef-4ce7-b4de-a2bcd8023c3d

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