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title: "T0649B Evaluation Technical Partner Phase 4b"
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# T0649B Evaluation Technical Partner Phase 4b

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1243b88d-96f5-4836-b4a4-3ff9cc9aafdd

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## Summary

National Highways has concluded the awarding stage for the contract titled "T0649B Evaluation Technical Partner Phase 4b," classified under development consultancy services (CPV code 73220000). The contract, valued at £499,985.99, was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. The service areas include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and the rest of the world. The procurement method utilised was selective, called off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, providing significant service continuation from previous phases.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the consultancy and evaluation sectors, particularly those capable of providing a range of evaluation services and requiring access to diverse expertise. The project supports the development of robust evaluation evidence and the analysis for future RIS. SMEs are encouraged to compete, enhancing their growth prospects by supporting a major national infrastructure entity. Ove Arup's success exemplifies the potential for large-scale firms to secure strategic public sector engagements and deliver impactful results.

## 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/b250620f-17dc-4c7c-9151-926f314d9ab7 |
| 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 | £499,985 |
| 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 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b250620f-17dc-4c7c-9151-926f314d9ab7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b250620f-17dc-4c7c-9151-926f314d9ab7
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47bc10c1-9cd5-4091-967f-f5a2c1e20a18
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