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title: "Digital Communications Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc04edc8-dc7d-4711-a13c-dc939b2f21f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2022-02-03"
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# Digital Communications Platform

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc04edc8-dc7d-4711-a13c-dc939b2f21f5

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the "Digital Communications Platform" project initiated by National Highways Limited, aiming to secure highways consultancy services within the United Kingdom. The tender method applied was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 29th March 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £91,812.84, commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2023. This contract reflects a strategic procurement effort in the services sector, specifically targeting high-quality digital hosting and operational frameworks.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital communications and consultancy services. SMEs that focus on providing innovative technological solutions in the highways sector, particularly those that can navigate framework agreements like G-Cloud, will be well-positioned to engage with future contracts of this nature. The successful execution of such projects can enhance suppliers' credibility and facilitate further growth in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Digital Hosting and Running Costs Additional information: Framework for the contracts are G-Cloud

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ff3a9-2c6d-4d83-b5d1-8b0ff4437b4a |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,812 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 19:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ff3a9-2c6d-4d83-b5d1-8b0ff4437b4a
- 16 Apr 2021 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ff3a9-2c6d-4d83-b5d1-8b0ff4437b4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ff3a9-2c6d-4d83-b5d1-8b0ff4437b4a
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85a661cc-7fe9-48d2-8369-e7c4e52ab795
- https://www.econtrack.com/Project/View.aspx?data=fdHofPpupBSbWNznxfDSGw==
  epims link

## Provenance

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