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title: "Independent Innovation Advisory Support Services"
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# Independent Innovation Advisory Support Services

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29824e25-8540-4e87-b366-4e16de888781

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## Summary

The contracting process for the Independent Innovation Advisory Support Services has been completed, with HS2 as the buying organization. This contract, awarded to PA Consulting Services Ltd, is valued at £5,000,000 and involves business and management consultancy services. The contract's procurement method was a Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition, and the contract period runs from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2025, providing a significant opportunity for growth in this industry.

HS2 Ltd has planned a tender for Independent Innovation Advisory Support & Innovation Service Delivery, valued at £10,000,000. This opportunity is classified under advisory and consultative engineering services, with support areas that include technical support services and business analysis consultancy services. The procurement method involves a Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition, with a tender period ending on 22nd February 2022. This initiative by HS2 Ltd aims to boost innovation capabilities, creating opportunities for SMEs and businesses specializing in technical support and consultancy services.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded to PA Consulting Services Ltd for the provision of Independent Innovation Advisory Support Services, for a period of 3 years commencing on 1st September 2022, with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years via single or multiple intervals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6855d021-7012-4d57-b337-28149046c2ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2022 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6855d021-7012-4d57-b337-28149046c2ae
- 13 Jan 2022 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8dd8efb-b398-403d-8a56-8d536fc7be26
- 24 Sep 2021 at 10:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2432135-9819-426a-bede-00133f48a7bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6855d021-7012-4d57-b337-28149046c2ae
  9th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8dd8efb-b398-403d-8a56-8d536fc7be26
  13th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2432135-9819-426a-bede-00133f48a7bd
  24th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hs2.org.uk/

## Provenance

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