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title: "1-767 Technical Expertise for BC in RIP"
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# 1-767 Technical Expertise for BC in RIP

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58ab6946-9d07-4bd3-80c0-22b88686f727

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which has initiated a tender titled "1-767 Technical Expertise for BC in RIP" to support the roll-out of a Document Management system called Business Collaborator (BC) within the Regional Investment Programme (RIP). This is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £29,161. The procurement method was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period commenced on 24 January 2019, running until 28 February 2019. The tender period concluded on 21 January 2019, and services are to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those experienced in document management systems and associated services. Companies seeking to grow their operations in the public sector may find this an advantageous space, especially those with a track record in collaborating on large infrastructure projects. Firms like Atkins Jacobs, who were awarded this contract, exemplify the type of large-scale organisations suited to compete, though innovative small to medium enterprises with relevant expertise may also be well-positioned to engage in future tenders within similar scopes.

## Notice

The Major Projects Change Programme has introduced a Document Management system called Business Collaborator (BC) across Major Projects. The system will now be moved to business as usual. Technical expertise is required to enable the embedment of the system, in the Regional Investment Programme (RIP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00768f74-bb34-4023-80f4-0998659a99c6 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,161 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,161 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2019 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00768f74-bb34-4023-80f4-0998659a99c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00768f74-bb34-4023-80f4-0998659a99c6
  30th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad1bb31a-d2a8-4ecb-b774-8ebb1e243566
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