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title: "Future MCHW - Stage 1b - Specific work to support future-proofed MCHW"
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# Future MCHW - Stage 1b - Specific work to support future-proofed MCHW

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30a0f2f1-f6ec-4efd-ab22-97167affaf50

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## Summary

Highways England has completed a tender process for the contract titled "Future MCHW - Stage 1b - Specific work to support future-proofed MCHW." This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £161,959. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th May 2019, and the service contract formally commenced on 13th May 2019, set to last until 31st March 2020. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity can foster considerable business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services and research related to highways and infrastructure. Businesses offering innovative solutions in design, usability, and content structuring in the context of major highways documentation would be especially well-suited to participate in future tenders under this project, benefiting from the ongoing demand for expert consultancy in the field.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to develop the groundwork programme to refresh the MCHW to improve the usability, structure and content of the MCHW and deliver the recommendations that have been accepted following the stakeholder consultation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5454372e-dabc-4070-8659-8fabc9012ed2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,959 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 May 2019 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5454372e-dabc-4070-8659-8fabc9012ed2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5454372e-dabc-4070-8659-8fabc9012ed2
  13th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/429b5b23-fd9c-4e4d-a3c2-b21e7a3b0ce3
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