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title: "T0438C Evaluation Technical Partner phase 2c"
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# T0438C Evaluation Technical Partner phase 2c

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ef491c9-0b98-445a-be7b-fcabdc5b7bba

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## Summary

The National Highways organization has awarded a contract for the provision of phase 2c of the T0170 contract, focusing on specialist evaluation services for delivering high-quality evaluation studies measuring benefits realisation from their policies and projects. The contract, valued at £497,247.72 GBP, will run between April 2023 and March 2024. This opportunity falls under the 'Design and execution of research and development' category, with a procurement method of selective and a specific tender period closing on March 16, 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with experience in evaluation studies within the infrastructure sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to participate in this selective procurement process. The awarded supplier, Arup, will work closely with National Highways to deliver on the evaluation requirements and support innovation in communicating evaluation findings for increased impact and influence.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to provide phase 2c 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 2c 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/33a91c56-ec73-4799-9f93-40d3d5efc501 |
| 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 | £497,247 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £497,247 |
| 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 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a91c56-ec73-4799-9f93-40d3d5efc501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a91c56-ec73-4799-9f93-40d3d5efc501
  4th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84cb210b-f623-4d80-ae7f-ca6f0fdc7808
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