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title: "Operations RIS3 Operate and Maintain Case Development"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Operations RIS3 Operate and Maintain Case Development

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d1d93fd-5267-4003-845c-17964972330d

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## Summary

Highways England has recently awarded a contract titled "Operations RIS3 Operate and Maintain Case Development" for services in the research and development sector, specifically relating to the construction of its third road period case as mandated by the Roads Investment Strategy. This contract, valued at £215,243.85, has a duration starting from April 22, 2021, to September 30, 2021, with its tender period concluding on April 15, 2021. The contract supports data collection, performance option development, and efficiency opportunities, focusing on operations within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in research and consultancy services related to infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's appeal for a broader array of service providers who can contribute innovative solutions to support Highways England’s initiatives. Potential bidders should have experience in data analysis, performance evaluation, and strategic planning to align with the goals of this contract.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to support the operations directorate as it builds its third road period case. The building of this case is a requirement as part of the Roads Investment Strategy periods (or road periods) and is required under the terms of its operating licence. This contract will provide support to Highways England staff in undertaking the initial stages of the case development necessary to: - undertake the process of collecting and baselining data, - developing performance options, - efficiency opportunities, and - defining the key themes which will underpin the third strategic case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b323af1-31c5-41c0-b437-3aad689d536c |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,243 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,243 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b323af1-31c5-41c0-b437-3aad689d536c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b323af1-31c5-41c0-b437-3aad689d536c
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13f943a1-f467-4540-9adc-58c442f1129f
  n/a

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