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title: "Supporting Schem Delivery - Technical Assurance & Advice - Safety Initiatives - 2019-20"
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# Supporting Schem Delivery - Technical Assurance & Advice - Safety Initiatives - 2019-20

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-998ed2ef-40ee-4680-8d7d-d2074e70b076

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## Summary

Highways England is the contracting authority for the tender titled "Supporting Scheme Delivery - Technical Assurance & Advice - Safety Initiatives - 2019-20," which falls under the research and development services category. This procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract now active following its initiation on 17 July 2019 and scheduled to run until 30 June 2020. The tender's value is approximately £87,672, and the delivery location is in the South East of England. This was a selective procurement method, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 4 July 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those with expertise in road safety and traffic sign engineering. Companies that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract especially suitable. Engaging in this project can help these businesses expand their portfolio while contributing to significant safety initiatives across the UK's transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking a Technical Support Services Road Safety/Traffic sign engineering specialist to provide technical assurance and ad-hoc advice, including review of national non-prescribed traffic signs applications seeking departmental authorisation on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbb16bb-4a32-408a-ab0b-f5cd4f0bd64e |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,672 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,672 |
| 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 | 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

- 17 Jul 2019 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbb16bb-4a32-408a-ab0b-f5cd4f0bd64e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbb16bb-4a32-408a-ab0b-f5cd4f0bd64e
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56789e70-6bfe-4e74-984c-2f94bc31b7dc
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