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title: "EDI Expert Advisory Services"
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# EDI Expert Advisory Services

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a4492e7-be3c-4315-9772-add09b4643fe

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of "EDI Expert Advisory Services" was conducted by HS2, focusing on technical services classified under the CPV code 71356000. This contract is associated with the construction project of HS2 and aims to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010, specifically in supporting vulnerable adults and children affected during this period. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which concluded on 18th June 2021, with an awarded value of £60,000. The contract period extends from 25th June 2021 to 24th June 2025, with potential extensions up to a maximum of four years. The primary delivery regions for this service are the West Midlands and London in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equality and diversity consultancy, legal advice, and public sector engagement, particularly those who are classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in advisory services related to construction impacts, especially in sensitive demographic contexts, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders not only allows these businesses to contribute positively to social obligations but also to enhance their portfolios through established partnerships with major organisations like HS2.

## Notice

To provide Expert Advice and act as an EDI Expert witness in order for HS2 to meet our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 to provide independent advisory services relating to the impact that the construction of HS2 may have on vulnerable adults and children. Along with being an independent expert on matters during the Hybrid bill process for an initial period of 12 months from June 2021 with the option to extend annually until June 2025. (Maximum of 4 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af908820-0915-4a8a-b242-d98cf4c586f8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTURE INCLUSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af908820-0915-4a8a-b242-d98cf4c586f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af908820-0915-4a8a-b242-d98cf4c586f8
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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