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title: "Specialist Commercial Advice and Support for AD Contracts in Area 6 & 8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-10-18"
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# Specialist Commercial Advice and Support for AD Contracts in Area 6 & 8

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f75ea7c-b2aa-4f48-b055-6cce8cd4eba9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, seeking specialist commercial advice and support for Asset Delivery (AD) Contracts in Areas 6 and 8. This contract, valued at £99,849, falls within the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, and it was awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 14 September 2018 to 28 February 2019, and the tender period ended on 4 September 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms that specialise in providing technical support and advisory services in the highways and infrastructure sector. Businesses with expertise in commercial advisory services, particularly those familiar with public sector frameworks, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with such offerings can help propel growth for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in public procurement contracts related to infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking approval for an external specialist technical advice task order to provide advice and support to the Procurement Contract Development & Assurance Team for the Asset Delivery (AD) Contracts in Area 6 and 8.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead541c5-3115-4410-beb3-0ac64114a86b |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,849 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,849 |
| 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

- 18 Oct 2018 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead541c5-3115-4410-beb3-0ac64114a86b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead541c5-3115-4410-beb3-0ac64114a86b
  18th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1285ec94-e954-4c33-a9a8-342617e11e40
  n/a

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