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title: "Independent Advisory Support in Innovation Landscape"
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# Independent Advisory Support in Innovation Landscape

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0db8cdae-cfd8-4de6-9e2d-5a66a6df0025

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Advisory Support in Innovation Landscape" was conducted by HS2, with its main office located in Birmingham, England. This contract, which falls under the category of research and development services, was awarded to Expedition Engineering Limited for a total value of £750,000. The contract spans a period of 12 months, commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. This procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically as a single tender action, and the tender period ended on 26th March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services within the research and development sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovation strategies, technical consultancy, and project management would be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities stemming from HS2's activities. Companies looking to enhance their footprint in the public sector may find avenues for collaboration or subcontracting, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions aligned with HS2’s objectives.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Expedition Engineering Limited for the provision of Independent Advisory Support in Innovation Landscape for the period of 12 months starting on 1st April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ac9313-82f7-4343-a9a2-8fb9868d5d53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | EXPEDITION ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ac9313-82f7-4343-a9a2-8fb9868d5d53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ac9313-82f7-4343-a9a2-8fb9868d5d53
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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