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title: "Specialist Professional and Technical Services (SPaTS) Framework Lot 5: Technical Advice and Support for Developing working practices for development of ADM Contracts, including processes, roles, assurance and skills"
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# Specialist Professional and Technical Services (SPaTS) Framework Lot 5: Technical Advice and Support for Developing working practices for development of ADM Contracts, including processes, roles, assurance and skills

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8579375c-96bd-497d-88da-fbaf8ca35c56

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## Summary

The Highways Agency has completed a procurement process for the "Specialist Professional and Technical Services (SPaTS) Framework Lot 5," which focuses on providing technical advice and support for developing working practices for ADM contracts. This tender falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, awarded to Ove Arup & Partners, commenced on 3rd January 2017 and will conclude on 31st December 2017. The financial value of the contract is approximately £124,996.90.

This procurement presents opportunities for firms specialising in technical advisory services within the engineering and construction sectors. Businesses with experience in developing operational frameworks or providing consultancy for contract management will be well-suited to engage in similar future tendering processes. The focus on innovative working practices also suggests a need for firms that can demonstrate expertise in process development and skills enhancement in contract administration.

## Notice

Technical Advice and Support for Developing working practices for development of ADM Contracts, including processes, roles, assurance and skills.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26932935-2fa8-4553-bfc9-0867853c9b8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,996 |
| 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 AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS (ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26932935-2fa8-4553-bfc9-0867853c9b8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26932935-2fa8-4553-bfc9-0867853c9b8c
  4th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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