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title: "Highways procurement consultancy and market analysis"
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# Highways procurement consultancy and market analysis

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d03d334-07e9-4389-8b97-300e2ba417a6

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking bids for a tender titled "Highways procurement consultancy and market analysis," focusing on procurement consultancy services within the highways industry. Located in Taunton, South West UK, this procurement is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 14th June 2021. The tender period concludes on 25th June 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2021 and run until 19th August 2021. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £15,000 and £30,000, and companies interested in providing market analysis and consultancy in the highways sector are encouraged to apply.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in procurement consultancy and highways analysis to expand their business horizon. Eligible businesses should possess strong capabilities in market research, risk analysis, and an understanding of service delivery models in the highways sector. With the focus on enhancing local authority procurement and addressing the latest market trends, firms providing innovative solutions in contract types and additionality, such as social value considerations, will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The provision of professional advice and delivery of a report covering: a) Market Analysis - Highways TMC - the current industry, size, major companies, developments, appetite for contract types, position on risk, commercial/collaborative behaviours, length of contract to meet carbon neutrality investment. b) Market Analysis - Tier 1 Supply Chain - the current industry, size, major companies, developments, appetite for contract types, position on risk, length of contract to meet carbon neutrality investment. c) The Local Authority procurement landscape, recent procurements, current procurements and likely planned procurements (who is likely to be going out to tender at the same time as SCC and what model are they currently using). d) Forms of contract being used, benefits and issues. e) Service delivery models being used including mixed delivery models. g) Innovation in tendering, contract, service delivery. h) How do SCC ensure attractiveness to the market. I) Good examples of Additionality e.g., social value, income generation. Additional information: Please see the procurement documentation for additional details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2395f2fe-dfd8-4f6c-992f-b25c2f35f019 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 19 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2395f2fe-dfd8-4f6c-992f-b25c2f35f019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2395f2fe-dfd8-4f6c-992f-b25c2f35f019
  14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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