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title: "T0438D Evaluation Technical Partner phase 2d"
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# T0438D Evaluation Technical Partner phase 2d

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1c264e-2b9d-48b1-9d3c-2a6f710ad0ae

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## Summary

The National Highways authority has awarded a contract for the provision of phase 2d of the T0170 contract, focusing on specialist evaluation services to measure benefits realisation from their policies and projects. The contract runs from April 2023 to March 2024, involving multiple projects concurrently and requiring innovation in evaluation methods. The contract, valued at £392,256.59 GBP, was awarded to Arup through a selective procurement method. The contract period spans from April 2023 to March 2024, with the tender closing on March 16, 2023.

This procurement opportunity with National Highways offers business growth prospects for companies involved in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The contract period allows for project engagements between April 2023 and March 2024, presenting a chance for businesses to contribute to National Highways' programme evaluation efforts and develop partnerships within the industry. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality evaluation studies and capable of innovative research methodologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to provide phase 2d of the T0170 contract. A specialist evaluation service to support the delivery of high-quality evaluation studies which measure benefits realisation from National Highways' policies, programmes and projects. The contract will support an evaluation programme running between 2021/22 and 2024/25. This scope is for phases 2d for projects to be delivered between April 2023 and March 2024. This will involve delivering multiple projects concurrently, bringing in innovation and methodological development to help build the capacity and capabilities for evaluation. Working with members of the Evaluation Group and other analysts, the technical partner will: - Deliver high quality evaluation projects for a range of National Highway's interventions, including major infrastructure projects. - Carry out meta-analysis projects and thematic studies to develop learning from across the evaluation evidence base. - Define evaluation requirements and undertake scoping studies in line with HM Treasury's Magenta Book requirements. - Develop evaluation methods, including producing technical guidance, toolkits and standards to embed new / refreshed methods. - Provide peer review and analytical assurance for evaluation activities. - Leading innovation in how evaluation findings are communicated to increase their impact and influence. - Generate actionable insights, facilitate understanding and embedding lessons learnt from evaluation studies to showcase best practice. - Build effective partnership working across organisations from transport consultancy, academic institutions, research and evaluation consultancy to deliver high-quality evaluation studies. - Deliver cost-effective solutions and add value throughout the contract. - Support capability building for evaluation within National Highways through skills sharing, training and developing guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d5ed36-53d4-4bf5-a8f6-3d78aedeab95 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,256 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £392,256 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d5ed36-53d4-4bf5-a8f6-3d78aedeab95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d5ed36-53d4-4bf5-a8f6-3d78aedeab95
  4th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c092cf3-f511-4ca2-a164-fe820f5db7d5
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