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title: "Engagement Expert to Support NW Change Programme (inc Asset Delivery)"
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# Engagement Expert to Support NW Change Programme (inc Asset Delivery)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28916adb-728e-4de3-b3da-934b17be9f8b

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## Summary

Highways England is conducting a tender for the engagement of a specialist expert to support the North West Change Programme, particularly focusing on Asset Delivery. The tender titled "Engagement Expert to Support NW Change Programme (inc Asset Delivery)" falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and specifically targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. This project has reached the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to the supplier Arup on 30 July 2018. The tender period for submissions ended on 4 July 2018, and the contract period runs from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019, with a total contract value of approximately £99,406.73. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in asset delivery and network management. Companies providing research and development services, consultancy for the transport sector, or those involved in infrastructure management would be well-positioned to participate in future related tenders. Highways England's emphasis on efficiency and capability building in its contracts suggests that there will be ongoing demand for expert support in managing network assets, making this an attractive field for growth-oriented businesses.

## Notice

This is an outline scope for the provision of specialist work-stream support to the Area 10 Asset Delivery (AD) Regional Engagement Work-stream. The AD programme is a priority for Highways England. AD will bring capability back into HE to efficiently and effectively manage the Network through four contracts; Maintenance and Response, Design, Construction Works Framework and Specialist Goods & Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0219a0fa-5c7f-4508-b0a9-35055dcb1cbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,406 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,406 |
| 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 | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0219a0fa-5c7f-4508-b0a9-35055dcb1cbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0219a0fa-5c7f-4508-b0a9-35055dcb1cbc
  30th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02b54a7a-dd19-4a1c-9e86-3f2d9104e1fc
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