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title: "Designated Funds communications support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f7d5bfa-ea8d-40ce-9859-8f70026a508f"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Designated Funds communications support

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f7d5bfa-ea8d-40ce-9859-8f70026a508f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is based in Birmingham, England, seeking consultancy services for "Designated Funds communications support." The contract, valued at £47,000, is classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services and has reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 3rd April 2018 and is set to conclude on 29th May 2018. The tender period ended on 3rd April 2018.

This opportunity is well-suited for established consultancy firms that specialise in communication and engagement strategies, particularly those with experience in the transportation or public sector industries. Companies with expertise in governance, resource management, and strategic reporting may find significant growth potential by competing for contracts like this one, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of Highways England’s Designated Funds programme.

## Notice

Highways England (HE) has been reviewing the management of the Designated Funds programme, and the delivery of outputs against targets. This has involved an internal audit report and two external reviews of the issues needing to be resolved. This has generated an As Is report and a high level implementation plan for the mitigation activities, which categorises the key requirements in to 6 themes: Communication & engagement, Interpretation & understanding, Reporting, Governance & process, Resource & Strategy As a result HE have further identified the need for consultancy services to support the development and improvement of the Communication & Engagement theme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3fc209-9038-4ffe-af80-422241870e3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 29 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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

- 4 Apr 2018 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3fc209-9038-4ffe-af80-422241870e3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3fc209-9038-4ffe-af80-422241870e3a
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ebbab8e-e3e1-44c2-aa69-463ad55a582e
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