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title: "1-893 Central Operations Support RIS2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-390a0571-5454-48a5-98ce-dcaa3cbfe320"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# 1-893 Central Operations Support RIS2

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-390a0571-5454-48a5-98ce-dcaa3cbfe320

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## Summary

The contract titled "1-893 Central Operations Support RIS2" was awarded by Highways England, aimed at enhancing operations through the ORR and DfT RIS2 initiatives. This procurement falls within the category of research and development services, specifically related consultancy services, with a contract value of £249,500. The contract period commenced on 26th June 2019 and will conclude on 30th November 2019, with delivery expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised was a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy and operational support services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects related to transport and regional development. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in strategic business case development and regional allocations will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. As the public sector increasingly invests in infrastructure and operational efficiency, there is potential for growth for businesses that can respond to these evolving demands.

## Notice

The objectives of this work will be to: - Support Operations through the ORR (and DfT) RIS2 draft SBP review process, - Support the development of RIS2 regional allocations (braking the renewals case into regional budget allocations for RIS2), SPATS Framework Work Package Scope 2 - Complete the delivery of the Operations elements of the RIS2 Strategic Business Case (SBP), - Support the writing of the Operations RIS2 delivery plan, and - Transfer the capabilities developed for the RIS2 draft case, and supporting work, into Operations As outputs this work will therefore support Operations in delivering: - An updated, and final, version the Operations OMR case, supporting documents and any evidence (Note: the Highways England SPB will be delivered by Strategy and Planning, Operations are required to provide the supporting documentation for this case), - The supporting Operations documentation needed for the writing of the RIS2 Deliver Plan (Note: Strategy and Planning have responsibility for the final Highways England Delivery Plan, Operations are required to provide the supporting documentation and evidence for the plan), - Finalised regional allocations and supporting financial and output data, - Ensure that the understanding and expertise developed to create the OMR investment case is transferred into the new Operations RIS team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a700899c-e5ad-455c-98ee-5ba3f6dd88a7 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,500 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| 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

- 21 Nov 2019 at 15:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a700899c-e5ad-455c-98ee-5ba3f6dd88a7
- 26 Jun 2019 at 16:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a700899c-e5ad-455c-98ee-5ba3f6dd88a7
- 26 Jun 2019 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a700899c-e5ad-455c-98ee-5ba3f6dd88a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a700899c-e5ad-455c-98ee-5ba3f6dd88a7
  21st November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f328110-46f8-4511-938f-4837e499059f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04559b84-0e14-4b6b-ba53-1fada6da927c
  n/a

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