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title: "CIPS Platinum Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-760db125-91ab-43bf-a4ea-6f2e4b9fce18"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-25"
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# CIPS Platinum Support

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-760db125-91ab-43bf-a4ea-6f2e4b9fce18

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CIPS Platinum Support" contract was conducted by Highways England Company Limited, located in Guildford, England. This procurement is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). The procurement stage is complete, having ended on 10 August 2021, with the contract period running from 11 August 2021 to 31 March 2022. The contract value amounted to £55,000, and the procurement method was a direct approach via a single tender action, as it falls below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and development or consultancy services, allowing them to engage with a key player in the infrastructure sector. Businesses that are nimble and capable of providing tailored consultancy solutions may find this contract particularly accessible, as it was awarded without competitive bidding. The closed nature of this tender indicates a targeted approach benefiting intimate and specialised service providers in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

CIPS Platinum Support Additional information: Name of Framework; N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e550ca-f158-42e3-8750-b7329b2c9690 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL FRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 11:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e550ca-f158-42e3-8750-b7329b2c9690
- 25 Aug 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e550ca-f158-42e3-8750-b7329b2c9690

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e550ca-f158-42e3-8750-b7329b2c9690
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.econtrack.com/Package/view.aspx?data=VLRkjI6qVWope1eDTnkQFw==
  EPIMS Link

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