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title: "Network Planning - Technical Partner 2021-24"
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# Network Planning - Technical Partner 2021-24

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a73c37f4-e127-4b32-a1df-a50d1c9bf437

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Network Planning - Technical Partner 2021-24," initiated by Highways England, focuses on providing specialist technical services to support the delivery of the Network Development 2021-2024 study programme. This process falls under the services industry category, with a total contract value of £4,711,704.61. The contract period runs from 13 September 2021 to 31 March 2024, with the procurement method being selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently complete, having ended on 10 August 2021, and delivery is expected to take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services that can offer technical expertise in network studies and scheme development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited for the consultancy sector may find this contract appealing, as it involves collaboration with Highways England to enhance long-term strategic decision-making for transport infrastructure. Companies that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in similar projects are likely to be well-positioned to compete in this contracting process.

## Notice

Highways England ("the Employer") is intending to set up a contract for provision of Technical services to support the delivery of the Network Development 2021-2024 Network Study Programme ("the study programme"). Network Development within Strategy and Planning directorate, are seeking to appoint a Network Studies Technical Partner ("the Consultant") with the ability to work in partnership with us, to provide specialist technical services to assist us in the delivery of a range of network studies The study programme delivery will take place within the financial years of 2021/2022, 2022/2023 & 2023/2024 and the commission will cover technical services related to scheme development. This will assist Highways England in developing the evidence base needed to develop long term strategy and select the right interventions for the network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3fabd82-62f3-460f-a37b-863559ec51dc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,711,704 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,711,704 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3fabd82-62f3-460f-a37b-863559ec51dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3fabd82-62f3-460f-a37b-863559ec51dc
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34f78bb4-ba8b-4d4a-bb9e-45cbf9cb5148
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