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title: "CHARM - Technical Assurance Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b09ac85-961d-445d-b1e5-650c921d8838"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-05-20"
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# CHARM - Technical Assurance Partner

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b09ac85-961d-445d-b1e5-650c921d8838

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Highways England, focusing on the tender titled "CHARM - Technical Assurance Partner." This initiative falls under the industry classification of "Systems and technical consultancy services" and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective process through a call-off contract from the Crown Commercial Service framework for Transport Technology & Associated Services. This contract, valued at £1,417,380, has a contract period that commences on 4 May 2022 and concludes on 3 May 2023, with the tender period having ended on 30 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical consultancy services, as it requires the provision of specialist technical assurance and support for a prominent government programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the procurement's inclusive suitability criteria. Companies engaged in systems consultancy and those with experience supplying to government sectors would particularly benefit from pursuing this contract, enhancing their visibility and capabilities in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The provision of specialist technical assurance and support services to the National Highways CHARM Programme for a 12-month period. This is a Call-off Contract under the Crown Commercial Service framework for Transport Technology & Associated Services (RM6099).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec22d2ba-7c2d-4dda-8876-5fea0e313832 |
| 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 | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2022 - 3 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,417,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,417,380 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 11:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec22d2ba-7c2d-4dda-8876-5fea0e313832
- 20 May 2022 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec22d2ba-7c2d-4dda-8876-5fea0e313832

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec22d2ba-7c2d-4dda-8876-5fea0e313832
  20th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce0e159e-896e-4839-9272-32a1fe68751c
  Signed Call-off Contract (Redacted)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nationalhighways.co.uk

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