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title: "HS2 Ltd - Line of Defence 3 - Cost Assurance Services"
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# HS2 Ltd - Line of Defence 3 - Cost Assurance Services

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53e2b281-8cf2-4f69-b827-9eb15bb2a53c

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for "Line of Defence 3 - Cost Assurance Services" to IPA Advisory on 12th May 2017. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The contract is valued at £854,000 and spans a period from 1st June 2017 to 31st May 2020. The procurement process was conducted through a further competition under the Pan-Regulators' Framework Agreement, and the procurement stage has been completed as of the award date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in economic, financial, and consultancy services, particularly those that offer cost assessment and assurance expertise. Companies that are experienced in working with large infrastructure projects, such as those related to HS2 or similar government initiatives, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with HS2 Ltd can enhance visibility and encourage growth within the architectural and engineering sectors, facilitating relationships with public bodies that are essential for future project tenders.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to IPA Advisory for the provision of Line of Defence 3 - Cost Assurance services in order to support HS2 Ltd in their assurance activities. A further competition was conducted under the Pan-Regulators' Framework Agreement for the provision of Economic, Financial and Related Consultancy Services established by OFGEM, Lot 3C - Cost Assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad4f50aa-f236-42ae-83c8-976ef8f6e9c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £854,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £854,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | IPA ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 17 May 2017 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad4f50aa-f236-42ae-83c8-976ef8f6e9c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad4f50aa-f236-42ae-83c8-976ef8f6e9c7
  17th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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