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title: "Supply chain capability recommendations follow-up"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
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# Supply chain capability recommendations follow-up

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-402e3998-2908-4174-851a-1bbd14e1329f

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## Summary

The OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD is seeking consultancy support for the contract titled "Supply chain capability recommendations follow-up," aimed at understanding the delivery concerns regarding Highways England's Road Investment Strategy (RIS). This procurement falls under the category of Highways consultancy services and has a total value of £45,000. The tender process has concluded, with key dates including the publication date on 8th February 2017 and the contract period running from 10th March 2017 to 30th June 2017. The procurement method is classified as 'Other', and the tender was managed through an e-tendering portal.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services related to transportation and infrastructure. Businesses capable of addressing supply chain dynamics and offering insights into the effective delivery of strategic initiatives will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The nature of this project emphasises the need for analytical capabilities and an understanding of stakeholder engagement within the transport sector, making it ideal for firms specialising in such areas.

## Notice

We are seeking consultancy support to survey Highways England and its supply chain to understand: * current views / concerns with respect to delivery of the RIS; * views on the steps Highways England has taken, or can take, to support the delivery of the RIS through its supply chain; * the actions that are being taken in the supply chain, and the further steps that might be taken, to support delivery of the RIS; and * the extent to which the supply chain is responding to current signals from the company. Additional information: Prospective bidders are strongly advised to register their interest on the e-tendering portal early as all future communications will be through the portal. Under no circumstances should prospective bidders attempt to contact any member of ORR's staff directly in relation to this tender. All communication should be through the portal and addressed to the procurement unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e54b6c3-8047-4247-96e5-bbf6024b10ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2017 - 16 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,960 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 4AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2017 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e54b6c3-8047-4247-96e5-bbf6024b10ba
- 8 Feb 2017 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12af1637-25e2-4c1b-a81d-c0bd808d3628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e54b6c3-8047-4247-96e5-bbf6024b10ba
  12th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12af1637-25e2-4c1b-a81d-c0bd808d3628
  8th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58dc042e-ee63-41e8-9cb8-226db90692e3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c22cb3a9-5696-47b5-ba84-9c24810329e4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff21b3ba-4605-4f0b-ac10-faa052d1f217
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b908c41b-fe24-45ab-9cea-12e6e2fee6f7
  Disclaimer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef630361-2964-47f5-a063-b47b6a7bd34f
  Joining instructions for ORR's e-tendering portal

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