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title: "T0412 (DfT) Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT"
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# T0412 (DfT) Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b00702f9-f1d6-453c-9de5-e1b562048a69

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for Independent Assurance Services for the Transforming Cities Fund in DfT. The contract involves providing advice and assurance on delivery plans of cities receiving transport funding from the Transforming Cities Fund. It aims to drive up productivity through investments in public and sustainable transport infrastructure. The procurement method used was selective, issuing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 4th, 2023, to March 31st, 2023, with a total value of £300,000.

This tender, awarded to Arup by National Highways, presents an opportunity for businesses in the Research and development services and consultancy services category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses focusing on providing independent consulting services for transport infrastructure projects could benefit from participating in this contracting opportunity. The deadline for tender submissions was December 19th, 2022.

## Notice

The Department for Transport ('The Department') requires independent advice and assurance on the delivery plans of cities receiving transport funding from the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF). In addition, analysis is now needed to understand the causation of delays and the lessons to be learned. This will help to ensure the remaining capital funding being distributed through grants can achieve its aim of driving up productivity through investments in public and sustainable transport infrastructure in some of England's largest city regions within the available funding envelope and in a timely manner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4e7dc2-bf04-4690-9a98-2b4e6650eb5e |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4e7dc2-bf04-4690-9a98-2b4e6650eb5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4e7dc2-bf04-4690-9a98-2b4e6650eb5e
  6th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6991f3e6-32d6-420a-a3c8-57b07aa93d0c
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