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title: "T0001 Lean Specialist Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50c6e932-da7e-4b8b-8d19-ea3a92356543"
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# T0001 Lean Specialist Support

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50c6e932-da7e-4b8b-8d19-ea3a92356543

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to a contract titled "T0001 Lean Specialist Support," initiated by Highways England, focusing on research and development services and consultancy. This tender, which closed on 19th October 2020, has a total value of £324,703.33 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 11th January 2021 to ARUP and runs until 1st October 2022, indicating a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for large businesses and those with the capacity to provide Lean expertise essential for achieving defined business targets. Companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly in the fields of research and development, would benefit from engaging in such tenders. As Highways England continues to seek innovative solutions to enhance their operations, businesses that demonstrate advanced capabilities in Lean methodologies could position themselves favourably for future collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

The Lean team will work closely with the selected supplier to decide how, where and when Lean expertise is deployed. There will not be a defined list of outputs but there will be a requirement to achieve defined business targets in line with our agreed A3 reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46037589-2351-4f19-812b-fd6df24454b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,703 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324,703 |
| 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 Jan 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46037589-2351-4f19-812b-fd6df24454b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46037589-2351-4f19-812b-fd6df24454b7
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/658c2741-550c-4e58-8171-0b12279ef7f5
  n/a

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