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title: "RIP Commercial"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a73d1fb6-c4ec-407c-a5ee-f9d18a61eb5e"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-07-09"
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# RIP Commercial

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a73d1fb6-c4ec-407c-a5ee-f9d18a61eb5e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RIP Commercial" has been conducted by Highways England, with a focus on the Research and Development Services within the Services sector. This tender is located in the South East of the United Kingdom and was at the Award stage as of 6th July 2018, with the contract period running from 6th to 31st July 2018. The procurement method used was a selective process through a framework agreement, with a total contract value of approximately £55,656. The tender period concluded on 21st June 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in research and development services and consultancy. Firms capable of delivering commercial and procurement support are well-suited to compete, especially those that can engage in the development phase of projects as specified by Highways England's Delivery Plan commitments. Given that the previously awarded contract has been established, similar businesses should look for future tenders in this area to leverage their capabilities and contribute to government projects.

## Notice

The Regional Investment Programme (RIP) seeks to provide Commercial and Procurement support to its teams located across the network. For the past 6 months this support has been delivered at a programme level with targeted interventions, focussed on delivering best value and Highways England's Delivery Plan commitments in line with its core objectives. The focus of the required support is to be during the Development Phase of projects, from Options through to detailed design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e59cf17-0eea-4ae9-bb42-0b7e0bf6ee85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,565 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2018 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e59cf17-0eea-4ae9-bb42-0b7e0bf6ee85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e59cf17-0eea-4ae9-bb42-0b7e0bf6ee85
  9th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48a612f6-e936-4124-b0c9-7e273c9c45b1
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