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title: "T0396 Technical service support for content specialists"
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# T0396 Technical service support for content specialists

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7096a021-40e0-48ef-be5a-c6c6c4878294

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## Summary

The National Highways has awarded a contract for T0396 Technical Service Support for Content Specialists. The procurement falls under the Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services industry category. The tender was at the award stage, with a contract value of £379,098.58 in GBP. The contract period is from December 9, 2022, to March 31, 2025, based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, making it suitable for larger consultancy firms. The National Highways, as the buying organisation, sought to enhance their project management capabilities through this contract, offering potential suppliers a chance to contribute to important infrastructure projects in the transportation sector.

## Notice

The Technical Standards Group (TSG) of National Highways is looking for additional consultancy service to support the delivery of the new Manual of Contract documents for Highways Works (MCHW) and to keep the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) up to date, which are both SES's Road Investment Strategy period 2 (RIS2) obligations. Key objectives are: A. checking the MCHW documents are compliant with the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD) B. checking the updates made to the DMRB documents are MDD compliant. C. checking completeness of the governance deliverables. D. providing project management support by coordinating resources E. improving NH capability by collecting and sharing knowledge This commission will be managed and governed by TSG based in the Safety, Engineering, Standards (SES) Directorate. Completion of this work will be observed by ORR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adca4970-fc87-43fb-9e5c-cb2f98a7d4e8 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £379,098 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £379,098 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2022 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adca4970-fc87-43fb-9e5c-cb2f98a7d4e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adca4970-fc87-43fb-9e5c-cb2f98a7d4e8
  9th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/750c76a5-a63e-475a-a929-95fea3910a88
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