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title: "Efficiency Support for RIS2 Development"
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# Efficiency Support for RIS2 Development

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f36c7f4-c908-42fb-b931-ddfe57ea002a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Efficiency Support for RIS2 Development" has been successfully completed by Highways England. This contract, which falls under the category of Research and Development Services, is based in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 8th November 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2019. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £249,957, with the tender period having ended on 6th November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services within the infrastructure sector. Companies with expertise in efficiency and strategic planning will be well-placed to compete in future tenders issued by Highways England and similar organisations. With the ongoing need for specialised support in developing strategic business plans, firms offering these services can position themselves to benefit from further contracts in the evolving landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for supporting the development of the overall efficiency case for RIS2. The contract will specifically support the Strategy and Planning Directorate. The team require the expertise and advice necessary to support the development of its efficiency case for RIS2 as part of the Draft Strategic Business Plan, and also to respond to ORR queries in this area as part of its business review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7d39ef-fd1e-4bf5-b4e6-0e92633461da |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,957 |
| 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

- 8 Nov 2018 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7d39ef-fd1e-4bf5-b4e6-0e92633461da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7d39ef-fd1e-4bf5-b4e6-0e92633461da
  8th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59ee2cbe-9f46-46e2-b0e2-05b550fa5bb7
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