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title: "Stakeholder Engagement and Communications"
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# Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-240f262a-ee32-4c92-827d-63fbbc865299

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Highways England, involves a tender for "Stakeholder Engagement and Communications" within the market and economic research sector. This initiative is situated in the East of England and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 4th July 2019. The tender period concluded on 20th May 2019, with the contract set to run from 1st July 2019 to 30th September 2020. The procurement method employed is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £3,572,096.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and market research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate due to the project's focus on effective stakeholder communication, which often requires tailored, localised approaches. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in fostering community relations and managing stakeholder expectations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Oxford to Cambridge expressway project includes both the technical elements of developing a nationally significant infrastructure project and the social interaction with our stakeholders, communities and customers. The ultimate aim of stakeholder engagement and communications is to create a two-way communication mechanism throughout the project to: Identify and maintain the relevant stakeholder groups, determine the appropriate level and style of engagement to develop and deliver a carefully considered engagement strategy Ensure that our stakeholders are kept informed on a regular basis Create opportunities for our stakeholders to get involved with the project, voice their concerns and to know that they are being listened-to Ensure that the scheme is developed throughout the various stages taking into consideration the views of relevant stakeholders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ad3bd6-44d4-46d6-94aa-8c189781786d |
| 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 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,572,096 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,572,096 |
| 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 | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Harpur |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTLAND PR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ad3bd6-44d4-46d6-94aa-8c189781786d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ad3bd6-44d4-46d6-94aa-8c189781786d
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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