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title: "Provision of Asset Information (POAI)"
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# Provision of Asset Information (POAI)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d736771-d1cc-4d79-9dad-44e83b917749

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## Summary

Highways England has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of expert external advice, under the tender titled "Provision of Asset Information (POAI)," classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, valued at approximately £192,812, was initiated as a selective procurement method via a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 5th October 2018, with the contract period commencing on 11th October 2018 and running until 31st May 2019. The services were sought to enhance the delivery of asset information, primarily aimed at supporting the Road Investment Strategy 2 (RIS2) planning in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in asset information consultancy and technical support services within the transport sector. Companies specialising in research, development, and consultancy services are well-positioned to compete, especially those experienced in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and capable of delivering high-quality, publishable asset information. The focus on providing a single version of the truth in asset reporting opens avenues for innovative solutions that could enhance operational efficiencies for public sector organisations.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of expert external advice to support activities that will provide publishable asset information as a single version of the truth enabling reliable and efficient reporting of asset inventory. Having a single version of the truth will help avoid rework and misinformation, provide technical support in delivering asset information to support RIS2 planning and provide technical support to support the Asset Information Group (AIG) in developing enhancements to existing Provision of Asset Information (POAI) products including planning, implementing and embedding the products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c90359-b3c0-477e-a8fa-7cbab2c4c849 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,812 |
| 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 | 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 | 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

- 11 Oct 2018 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c90359-b3c0-477e-a8fa-7cbab2c4c849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c90359-b3c0-477e-a8fa-7cbab2c4c849
  11th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b4b72c3-e5f3-4f39-bb15-763845d0d555
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