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title: "Future MCHW _Stage 1a - Strategic developments and piloting"
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# Future MCHW _Stage 1a - Strategic developments and piloting

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae6ff517-a432-4a90-91fd-bd0c4f0434b4

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## Summary

Highways England is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Future MCHW _Stage 1a - Strategic developments and piloting", aimed at enhancing the Machinery of Government Handbook (MCHW). The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a specific emphasis on related consultancy services. The contract is based in West Midlands, England, and is approaching its contract period that commenced on 16th May 2019 and runs until 31st March 2020. The procurement method utilised is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is approximately £247,985.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Companies that focus on improving usability, structure, and content in technical documentation or those with experience in government contracts will find this project well suited to their expertise. Additionally, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an advantageous platform for smaller, innovative firms looking to enter or expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to develop the groundwork programme to refresh the MCHW to improve the usability, structure and content of the MCHW and deliver the recommendations that have been accepted following the stakeholder consultation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba57a25-b871-44b3-9580-6699109d5548 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,985 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (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

- 16 May 2019 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba57a25-b871-44b3-9580-6699109d5548

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba57a25-b871-44b3-9580-6699109d5548
  16th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5276678f-1c0a-498a-86f7-4d1ec50dd2d4
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