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title: "HS2 Evaluation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5c27066-701b-4ac4-87c2-e4ab87efc4ef"
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# HS2 Evaluation Framework

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5c27066-701b-4ac4-87c2-e4ab87efc4ef

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## Summary

The tender for the "HS2 Evaluation Framework," initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, is focused on the research services sector. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the framework requirements. The contract is valued at £109,595 and is for services aimed at assessing the impacts of HS2 to inform future infrastructure programmes. The contract period will commence on 9th October 2017 and conclude on 30th April 2018. The tender period ended on 8th September 2017, and the delivery addresses encompass the United Kingdom and various territories across Europe.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in infrastructure evaluation. Competitive candidates may include firms with expertise in economic assessments, data analysis, and impact evaluation who are looking to expand their client base through government contracts. Notably, the awarded contract has been secured by Frontier Economics Ltd, highlighting the potential for future contracts in this area as HS2 progresses.

## Notice

The framework will need to set out how HS2 will be evaluated to identify its impacts and provide lessons to inform both its future phases and other future major infrastructure programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0f3586-c4d0-4be7-a0a7-c8e6b7d53655 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,595 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2017 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0f3586-c4d0-4be7-a0a7-c8e6b7d53655

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0f3586-c4d0-4be7-a0a7-c8e6b7d53655
  17th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d174d63c-36d3-448d-bd36-e1e30fa3914d
  CCSN17A06 AWARD LETTER REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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