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title: "T0550 Strategy and Guidance Refresh"
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published: "2024-06-18"
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# T0550 Strategy and Guidance Refresh

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4effc31c-53b7-4b47-ab5d-14057882a3a6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "T0550 Strategy and Guidance Refresh" was awarded to National Highways. This contract falls under the industry category of development consultancy services. The tender, initiated as a selective process, had a tender period ending on 9th April 2024 and a contract period starting on 24th May 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The location of the buying organisation is in Birmingham, England.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses that provide technical support services in the area of innovation and research consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in offering innovation-related services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method specified is calling off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to engaging suppliers for specific expertise in the field.

## Notice

National Highways Innovation Group is looking to set up a contract for provision of specific technical support to refresh our Innovation and Research (I&R) Strategy and core guidance that supports the end-to-end innovation pathways from idea through to BAU. This work is required to set the context for research and innovation in National Highways, ensure alignment to our long-term strategic ambitions, the approach to implement the strategy and guidance to support the acceleration of innovation from idea through to BAU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d90a02-4b14-45cf-8fe7-2198b0fae104 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £282,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £282,270 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | B1 2RN |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPATS ATKINS AND CH2M JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2024 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d90a02-4b14-45cf-8fe7-2198b0fae104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d90a02-4b14-45cf-8fe7-2198b0fae104
  18th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7bd7a8b-8dd0-41bd-8f75-afcf7198c55c
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