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title: "5-068 CD&A Technical support for SMA"
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# 5-068 CD&A Technical support for SMA

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60c2b760-fdd4-4e77-90f2-4a7c70e96b65

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## Summary

Highways England has awarded a contract titled "5-068 CD&A Technical support for SMA" for technical and specialist procurement support services. This procurement, classified under research and development services, is located in the United Kingdom and is part of the services sector. The contract, which commenced on 1st February 2020 and runs until 31st January 2021, was awarded on 30th January 2020, following a selective procurement method derived from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is approximately £248,595.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and technical support sectors, particularly those with expertise in procurement and project delivery within infrastructure projects. Companies that are capable of providing specialist support during contract development and are well-versed in alliance frameworks would be particularly well-suited to engage in future bidding processes. The insights and knowledge transfer from successful contenders will also be vital for those aspiring to contribute to the Smart Motorway Programme, thus facilitating growth in the area of motorways and transportation infrastructure.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to continue to engage specialist Technical support (to include specialist procurement support and advice) to support Highways England's internal contract development team ("Contract Development and Assurance" (CD&A)). Work is well underway to procure a replacement for the Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF) to deliver the Smart Motorway Programme (SMP) through a new unique and innovative Smart Motorways Alliance (SMA). This renewal aims to support Highways England in delivering the ambitious programmes for RIS 1-3. Technical support is required to ensure that the Alliance contract is supported through the remainder of the tender process, and guidance and support given to the delivery team during mobilisation to deliver the aims and ambitions of the Alliance. This knowledge must be handed over to the business and operational teams and the Alliance who will be responsible for delivering the aims and objectives of the Alliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de12e8f9-87e1-4ad3-93d8-0957a3446c0f |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,595 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de12e8f9-87e1-4ad3-93d8-0957a3446c0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de12e8f9-87e1-4ad3-93d8-0957a3446c0f
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1fbb358-6079-4bf7-be92-6385132f8529
  n/a

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