--- title: "A2290 MRN Corridor Package Strategic Outline Case (SOC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45cc1b69-ee31-4c67-a388-1bd7ff434888" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45cc1b69-ee31-4c67-a388-1bd7ff434888" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45cc1b69-ee31-4c67-a388-1bd7ff434888.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45cc1b69-ee31-4c67-a388-1bd7ff434888.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-03" --- # A2290 MRN Corridor Package Strategic Outline Case (SOC) Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45cc1b69-ee31-4c67-a388-1bd7ff434888 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45cc1b69-ee31-4c67-a388-1bd7ff434888) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45cc1b69-ee31-4c67-a388-1bd7ff434888.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the A2290 MRN Corridor Package Strategic Outline Case (SOC) under the MRN investment programme. This contract involves improvements to two junctions on the A2290 and two on the A22, aimed at creating a robust case for funding from the Department for Transport (DfT). The project, classified under infrastructure works consultancy services (CPV 71311300), is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 5th December 2023, with a value of £118,535 and will run from 1st December 2023 to 30th September 2024. The procurement stage is complete, and it utilised a direct procurement method under a single tender action (below threshold). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in infrastructure consultancy, particularly those that can contribute to strategic transport initiatives. While the procurement was a direct award to Jacobs U.K. Limited, businesses specialising in similar fields can anticipate future opportunities as the project progresses to the Outline Business Case (OBC) stage. Companies well-versed in meeting updated DfT guidelines and adept at handling the evolving economic situation, including inflation adjustments, would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. While SMEs and VCSEs are not specified as suitable for this contract, larger organisations with relevant expertise are likely to find considerable growth potential in these areas. ## Notice Funding is required under the MRN investment programme for improvements to two junctions on the A2290 and two on the A22. The SOC will set out a robust case for the scheme, demonstrating how the proposal has a strong strategic fit and delivers value for money so the project can be considered by Department for Transport (DfT) to be taken forward to Outline Business Case (OBC) stage. This direct award will enable the supplier to finalise outstanding reports and SOC dimensions including updates following updated DfT guidance and the evolving economic situation in relation to inflation. A modification has been made to the contract in order to increase the value to cover additional works now required to ensure that the business case that has been started, can be completed to meet more up to date guidance from DfT on transport related business cases Additional information: Value and contract duration may increase should the DfT come back with additional questions once the SOC has been submitted, however the estimated Contract Value is not expected to rise significantly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282a526e-ad70-40d0-95d7-85bcc4a34918 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £118,535 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £118,535 | | 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JACOBS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2024 at 09:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282a526e-ad70-40d0-95d7-85bcc4a34918 - 6 Dec 2023 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282a526e-ad70-40d0-95d7-85bcc4a34918 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282a526e-ad70-40d0-95d7-85bcc4a34918 3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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