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title: "SPaTS Framework Lot 1: TAME ACO Call-off Specialist to Deliver MP and NDD Programmes"
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# SPaTS Framework Lot 1: TAME ACO Call-off Specialist to Deliver MP and NDD Programmes

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ca10c88-42f2-4c3b-bdb5-1f09a9aca72a

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## Summary

Highways England has completed the procurement process for the "SPaTS Framework Lot 1: TAME ACO Call-off Specialist to Deliver MP and NDD Programmes" contract, focusing on highways consultancy services. The contract entails the provision of a specialist TAME Appraisal Certifying Officer resource to ensure quality traffic modelling and economic assessments for major projects exceeding £10 million. The contract value is approximately £99,957.57, with a contract period from 30th May 2017 to 31st March 2018. The award was announced on 29th May 2017, and the decision was published on 30th August 2017, with the location covering various regions including the United Kingdom and abroad.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in highways consultancy, traffic modelling, and economic assessments. Companies capable of providing high-level technical advice and resource management in large infrastructure projects would find this contract particularly suitable. The potential for business growth lies in establishing partnerships with Highways England and gaining experience in significant public sector contracts, particularly for those firms looking to enhance their service offerings in the transport infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of a specialist TAME Appraisal Certifying Officer resource. A major function of TAME is to provide technical advice and guidance to teams in the Highways England Major Projects directorate concerning the traffic modelling, traffic forecasting and economic assessment of schemes costing more than PS10m. In addition, to providing advice and guidance, members of TAME act as Appraisal Certification Officers (ACOs). ACOs are required to confirm whether or not the traffic modelling, forecasting and economic assessment is of sufficient quality to support decisions about continued investment in a project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10b406c-bbae-4865-8079-e0f984f07628 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,957 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2017 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10b406c-bbae-4865-8079-e0f984f07628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10b406c-bbae-4865-8079-e0f984f07628
  30th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b27c856-32f6-4aca-8d42-16fd3653dbfd
  Award letter

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