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title: "T0471 TLOT10152 Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT"
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# T0471 TLOT10152 Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30269097-4e4e-498c-a8b3-48292d7ea88f

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking independent assurance services for the Transforming Cities Fund project delivery. The procurement, led by National Highways, falls under the services category. The tender, titled T0471 TLOT10152, has a total value of £143,823.55 GBP. The procurement method used is selective, with a specific procurement method detail of call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from July 26, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender closing on July 4, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing research and development services, specifically those experienced in project assurance and advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other specified regions can participate. Companies interested in the services sector and with expertise in governmental infrastructure projects are encouraged to engage with the procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport and National Highways.

## Notice

The Department for Transport ('The Department') is seeking independent advice and assurance on project delivery of cities receiving transport funding from the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF). Two key workstreams are required: a 'critical friend' service broadly in line with IPA Gate 3 providing key stage gate decision making support and assurance. In addition, the Department wants to build on the findings of the recent Lessons Learned review, further explore the recommendations and options for areas of improvement or transformational change across Local Directorate or the wider DfT. All supporting documentation provided to all bidders is provided on the basis of it being confidential and is not for sharing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90215dec-029e-416e-8a1f-da556a3eae36 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,823 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,823 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90215dec-029e-416e-8a1f-da556a3eae36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90215dec-029e-416e-8a1f-da556a3eae36
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c058b37-362d-4dcb-91e1-34e3b2d45d70
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