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title: "Independent \"Real Time\" Assurance for HS2 Phases for Western Leg to Manchester & CPO Education Programme"
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# Independent "Real Time" Assurance for HS2 Phases for Western Leg to Manchester & CPO Education Programme

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79421cc2-94b3-42eb-8cd6-cd87d5262716

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HS2, a contracting authority based in Birmingham, which has awarded a contract titled "Independent 'Real Time' Assurance for HS2 Phases for Western Leg to Manchester & CPO Education Programme." This contract, valued at £94,300, falls within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The award for this tender was made on 23rd September 2020, following a direct procurement method that utilised a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from the award date until 31st December 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in independent assurance services or related education programmes in the engineering and construction sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly suitable, as the contracting process was open to them. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and align with HS2's objectives are likely to benefit from engaging in similar future tenders, enhancing their potential for growth and collaboration within the infrastructure development landscape.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Aspire CP LLP for the provision of Independent Real Time Assurance services and the CPO Educational Programme for a period of 15 months, starting on 23rd September 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74d00bf-b4b6-4f96-a8e8-1b70b2e42354 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,300 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| 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 | ASPIRE CP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 06:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74d00bf-b4b6-4f96-a8e8-1b70b2e42354

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74d00bf-b4b6-4f96-a8e8-1b70b2e42354
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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