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title: "Provision of Strategic Archaeological Advice"
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buyer: "EAST WEST RAIL"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Provision of Strategic Archaeological Advice

Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b34aebbd-7ea1-4e22-ac67-a1585f82df46

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## Summary

East West Rail, based in Milton Keynes, has completed the award stage for the provision of strategic archaeological advice under a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £180,000, is set for a period from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2029. The tender, classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, primarily targets projects located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Significant dates include the end of the tender period on 29 October 2024 and the award publication on 15 November 2024.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in archaeological surveys and advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this tender due to its suitability criteria. The direct procurement approach and the sizeable contract duration provide a stable, long-term project for the awarded supplier, Stephen Sherlock Services Ltd, enabling them to leverage their expertise and expand their market presence in the archaeological advisory sector.

## Notice

Provision of advice in relation to archaeological surveys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2975b462-a32d-450b-9e51-68457dbe3b6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPHEN SHERLOCK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2975b462-a32d-450b-9e51-68457dbe3b6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2975b462-a32d-450b-9e51-68457dbe3b6b
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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