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title: "HS2 Ltd - Managed Ethics Reporting Service"
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buyer: "HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED"
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# HS2 Ltd - Managed Ethics Reporting Service

Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1a6944-c146-44ad-b439-8dc969b62538

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## Summary

The contract titled "HS2 Ltd - Managed Ethics Reporting Service" has been awarded to Expolink Europe Limited by High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, a prominent buyer located in Birmingham, England. This public procurement falls under the category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The initial contract spans two years, commencing from 15 January 2018, with the option for two additional twelve-month extensions. The initial contract value is set at £90,000, with a minimum threshold of £55,200. This procurement process was conducted through a sub-OJEU open competition method, completing its tender period on 12 July 2017.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for companies specialising in managed services, particularly those experienced in ethical reporting systems or compliance. Businesses capable of providing support for fraud detection and resolution, as well as those familiar with the ethical governance required in large-scale projects, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. With HS2's commitment to ensuring transparent operations, entering into contracts that enhance their ethics reporting mechanisms can significantly benefit providers looking to expand their market involvement within the infrastructure sector.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Expolink Europe Limited for the provision of a Managed Ethics Reporting Service for HS2 Ltd, following a sub-OJEU open competition. This contract has been placed for an initial contract term of two years, with two optional twelve-month extension periods. Expolink Europe Limited will supply a managed ethics reporting service, which will allow all of the Company's employees, contractors, the supply chain and the general public to report any fraudulent activity that they believe is taking place or any concerns they might have relating to fraud in accordance with HS2 Ltd.'s Whistleblowing Policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fcacbda-3534-41f5-a5c2-ee952fcb1c25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contracts Finder Sub-OJEU Competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,200 |
| 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 | HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED |
| 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 | EXPOLINK EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fcacbda-3534-41f5-a5c2-ee952fcb1c25
- 29 Jun 2017 at 15:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04575a87-d11c-4300-a2ec-48663041e7a8
- 28 Jun 2017 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04575a87-d11c-4300-a2ec-48663041e7a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fcacbda-3534-41f5-a5c2-ee952fcb1c25
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04575a87-d11c-4300-a2ec-48663041e7a8
  29th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c277f7d9-799b-48da-bcd4-16b04d8ab113

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/high-speed-two-limited

## Provenance

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