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title: "Free-Flow Charging (FFC) Management Information (MI) Data Hub"
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# Free-Flow Charging (FFC) Management Information (MI) Data Hub

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77c360a1-d339-4982-ad56-454402346d1e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking to establish a Free-Flow Charging (FFC) Management Information Data Hub. This tender, classified under IT services, is part of the transition to a new road-user charging service scheduled for completion by November 2022. The main contract, valued at £1,000,000, is currently in the Award stage as of July 9, 2021, following the end of the tender period which concluded on June 7, 2021. The service will be provided across the United Kingdom, focusing on delivering management information from multiple service providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process aims to foster inclusivity and encourage diverse supplier participation. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive management information systems and those that can collaborate effectively with service delivery partners are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

The first generation of the Dartford Crossing road-user charging service will transition to the second generation by November 2022. In doing so, new service providers will be implemented within the three packages below, with each to be delivered as a complete managed service: Package A - Road-User Charging Services Package B - UK Enforcement Services Package C - Non-UK Enforcement Services In support of the above, there is a need for a new Highways England capability to produce end-to-end management information for the organisation from across the three new service providers. This new capability will be delivered by the FFC MI Data Hub. This contract relates to the building and development of the new Free Flow Charging MI Data Hub which will provide one-view reporting across all service delivery packages and will serve as the repository for management information from the first-generation Dart Charge service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dabdd37-d586-4aca-8f77-e956f6f22a12 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dabdd37-d586-4aca-8f77-e956f6f22a12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dabdd37-d586-4aca-8f77-e956f6f22a12
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://highwaysengland.co.uk/

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