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title: "HS2 Ltd - Technical Authorship"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa08dc54-5997-43d1-bb12-194017f5e114"
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buyer: "HS2"
published: "2017-07-03"
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# HS2 Ltd - Technical Authorship

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa08dc54-5997-43d1-bb12-194017f5e114

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## Summary

The procurement process details a contract awarded by HS2 Ltd for Technical Authorship services, worth £114,712. This contract falls under the category of technical author services and is part of the services sector. The contract period commenced on 24 April 2017 and is set to conclude on 24 October 2017. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, which indicates that the buyer directly selected the supplier without a competitive tendering process. The procurement activity was completed as of 3 July 2017, when the contract was officially published.

This tender presents opportunities for large consultancy firms or organisations with specialised skills in technical authorship, particularly those experienced in working with major infrastructure projects like HS2. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality documentation and support in technical matters would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders in the public sector. The contract's successful delivery may encourage more high-value projects in the field, paving the way for interested businesses to expand their involvement in large-scale contracts.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to the organisation listed below to provide Technical Authorship Services to HS2 Ltd, following a direct award. Experienced Management Consultants (XCMS) Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc93288-a990-4447-b16b-b3bbf6bc31fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 24 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,712 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS (XCMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312213 - Technical author services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2017 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc93288-a990-4447-b16b-b3bbf6bc31fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc93288-a990-4447-b16b-b3bbf6bc31fc
  3rd July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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