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title: "Update of Departures Manual"
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# Update of Departures Manual

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16de4b95-3011-48e2-94ad-2ea0466e29b4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Update of Departures Manual" is being conducted by Highways England, focused on the services sector, specifically under research and development services. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having reached completion. The contract values £54,167 and commenced on 26th August 2021, with a contract end date of 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 13th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in highway construction standards and governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, especially if they have a background in transportation infrastructure. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to regulatory compliance and cost reduction in highway projects are particularly well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The departure from standards process is a key aspect of the 'added value' delivery of trunk road works and supports the technical governance aspects of the Road Investment Strategy. It provides: - a structured means of ensuring discharge of Highways England's legal and statutory responsibilities under health and safety, and highway legislation is maintained. - supporting evidence to drive improvements in highways construction and maintenance standards and guidance, locking in cost reductions Departures from Standard are considered in circumstances where there is little practical alternative except at disproportionately high construction cost, whole life cost, delays, environmental impact, effect on programme, etc. This project and Stage 1, 2, 3, 4a and 4b which preceded it are aligned with a suite of Projects which are undertaking the review of the DMRB, MCHW and the implementation of the Technical Standards Enterprise System (TSES).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ffec59-e03b-496a-89eb-e73db94810a3 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,167 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ffec59-e03b-496a-89eb-e73db94810a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ffec59-e03b-496a-89eb-e73db94810a3
  26th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b381688e-a0b6-4cd0-b4df-8d9a0bef73b2
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