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title: "Designated Funds Programme Review and Development"
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# Designated Funds Programme Review and Development

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f3807d9-3f5a-47be-a1a5-bb9ca431759d

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## Summary

Highways England has completed a tender process for the "Designated Funds Programme Review and Development." This procurement, classified under research and development services, particularly aims to enhance the effectiveness of the designated funds delivery model in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately £194,517, was awarded on 2nd August 2019, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd August 2019 to 31st March 2020, and the tender period concluded on 14th June 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy within the public sector. Firms with expertise in programme comparisons, fund management strategies, and effective communication planning are particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, voluntary and community sector enterprises may find this opportunity appealing, given the project's emphasis on collaborative delivery with diverse partners and stakeholders.

## Notice

Highways England wishes to let a contract to enable it to publicise Road Period 1 (RP1) delivery and use the lessons of RP1 to improve delivery approaches for RP2. This will include the following core activities: 1. Comparison of the designated funds delivery model against similar publicly funded programmes and development of a best in class model suitable for the diverse range of projects that make up the DF programme delivered by a diverse range of delivery partners. 2. Preparation of revised funds plans to reflect the changes in the designated funds in RP2. 3. Preparation of communication plan and materials to explain how the funding has been used in RP1 and to explain access to, eligibility for and governance of the designated funding to internal and external audiences. 4. Delivery of the communications plan in collaboration with the designated funds division and specialist leads.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86238de5-25d1-4946-be4c-3b0684ae2990 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,517 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2019 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86238de5-25d1-4946-be4c-3b0684ae2990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86238de5-25d1-4946-be4c-3b0684ae2990
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19579c3f-4d35-423d-b47c-44a358b453c9
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