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title: "1-1015 Operations RIS Planning and Development Contract"
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# 1-1015 Operations RIS Planning and Development Contract

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-434b76f0-5b27-4f58-9af2-2c1d5162d35a

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking services under the "1-1015 Operations RIS Planning and Development Contract" to assist in the development of their third road period case as part of the Roads Investment Strategy. This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, involves a contract valued at £595,378, which is aimed at detailing roles and responsibilities, collecting data, and exploring performance options. The contract is currently in the award stage and commenced on 13th February 2020, running until 31st March 2021. The tender closed on 21st January 2020, and the work is to be delivered in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy and project management within the transportation and infrastructure sectors. Companies equipped with expertise in operations management, data analysis, and strategy development will find this contract particularly relevant. Furthermore, large firms with experience in framework agreements may be well-positioned to pursue this contract, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive support in the early stages of strategic planning and operational efficiency projects.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to support the operations directorate as it starts the process of building toward the third road period case. The building of this case is a requirement as part of the Roads Investment Strategy periods (or road periods) and is required under the terms of its operating licence. This contract will provide support to Highways England staff in undertaking the initial stages of the case development necessary to: - determine roles and responsibilities for delivery of the Operations "Operate, Maintain and Renew" (OMR) case, - undertake the process of collecting and baselining data, - developing performance options, - efficiency opportunities, and - defining the key themes which will underpin the third strategic case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f2a7ae-e9f5-4be2-b48f-b13a0c084dec |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £595,378 |
| 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

- 18 Feb 2020 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f2a7ae-e9f5-4be2-b48f-b13a0c084dec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f2a7ae-e9f5-4be2-b48f-b13a0c084dec
  18th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f27fb62e-6b58-4448-a09a-80fe5934ec1f
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