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title: "Highways England Defect Identification Trial"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a1db7be-04c7-4959-8f4c-f278304f171b"
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# Highways England Defect Identification Trial

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a1db7be-04c7-4959-8f4c-f278304f171b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Highways England Defect Identification Trial," initiated by Highways England, is focused on addressing defect identification issues within the infrastructure sector. This contract, valued at £18,750, was procured under a single tender action method, reflecting its direct procurement nature. The contract period commenced on 28 February 2020 and is set to conclude on 4 September 2020. The contract was completed on 28 February 2020, with the procurement being classified under the software package and information systems category, alongside IT services for consulting and software development.

This tender presents opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses by engaging in software and IT services relevant to the transportation sector. Companies that specialise in software development, particularly those with experience in infrastructure projects, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engagement with Highways England could broaden their portfolio and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

This 6 month trial contract will also allow time for a development of options, including design and build. Due to this being single source, the most appropriate procurement route is via a Single Tender Action as opposed to an OJEU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14972b7b-94b8-4dfb-8af5-d31f4bc36e88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 4 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,750 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14972b7b-94b8-4dfb-8af5-d31f4bc36e88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14972b7b-94b8-4dfb-8af5-d31f4bc36e88
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cba40906-03e2-4f5c-b579-93447f4398e4
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