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# DA T0646 Demonstrating the benefits of improved quality

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4077341-2fde-4c0f-8265-c379962ad64f

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## Summary

National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, has recently awarded a contract titled “DA T0646 Demonstrating the benefits of improved quality” to Furtan JV. This contract pertains to the industry category of Development consultancy services, classified under CPV code 73220000. The procurement process was completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £33,947.94, aims to provide technical advice to National Highways Quality Group to demonstrate £20m efficiency through specific case studies by the end of FY 2024-2025. The engagement period for this contract spans from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025 and is applicable to locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of providing high-quality consultancy services in technical analysis and model development. Businesses with expertise in improving organisational quality maturity and efficiency savings are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The need to analyse and develop case studies that spotlight efficiency savings and the benefits arising from quality improvements could be an entry point for consultancies focusing on asset management, lifecycle modelling, and sustainability. The long-term goal includes developing a model to quantify the benefits of improving quality across several themes, thus providing ongoing opportunities for consultancies that can contribute to such strategic initiatives.

## Notice

Technical advice to National Highways Quality Group in demonstrating the benefits of improved quality Short term goal - demonstration of PS20m efficiency through specific case studies by end of FY 2024-2025. Work with the Quality group to engage with National Highways directorates & supply chain to build a picture of quality approaches across the organisation. Identify specific case study examples which highlight efficiency savings of approx. PS20m and report these through National Highways formal efficiency capture processes for due governance. Identify and analyse available records & data for the purpose of developing specific case studies i.e. shortened asset life of Pavement, rework of Precast and improvement in overall quality maturity rating. Scope of benefit opportunities to be framed around: Re-work - benefits arising from prevention of issues requiring correction before a scheme goes live, or after operation. This includes transversal opportunities that present a risk across multiple projects. Shortened Asset life - assets requiring maintenance or rebuild earlier than planned. Improved quality maturity - benefits arising from improvements in organisational quality maturity Longer term goal- development of a model to quantify the benefits of improving quality across a number of themes. Building on the engagement to build a model of National Highways expenditure and impact of poor quality as a range of percentage of this spend. Model to build in benefits realisation potential across a spectrum of themes namely efficiency, carbon, safety, customer experience Build in experience of in cost of maintenance and lifecycle modelling in P-AMS Review the model with Quality Group and wider stakeholders to test modelling assumptions and results Agree amendments to the model and 'scenarios' which demonstrate different situations, for example the scale of potential benefits from improving quality by X% Finalise and deliver model (format to be explored) to National Highways for sustainable use in demonstrating benefits resulting from improving quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15483b81-5a93-47cc-b2cd-7d07d61321e8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,947 |
| 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 | FURTAN JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15483b81-5a93-47cc-b2cd-7d07d61321e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15483b81-5a93-47cc-b2cd-7d07d61321e8
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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