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title: "T0561 MCHW validation task - ARUP"
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# T0561 MCHW validation task - ARUP

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8ba13ed-5962-4848-8edf-c2c967fdee42

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involved National Highways as the buying organisation, awarding a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited for the task titled "T0561 MCHW validation task - ARUP" in the category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The project aimed to validate the usability and effectiveness of WSR templates within the new format project specification. Based in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the project had its tender period ending on 5th July 2024 and the contract period running from 17th July 2024 to 31st October 2024. The procurement process was selective and was carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £37,499.72 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in consultancy and compliance validation tasks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly suitable, given its structured requirements and clear deliverables. By engaging in such frameworks, businesses can enhance their expertise, build valuable partnerships, and gain recognition in their field, thereby fostering business growth and opening doors to more significant opportunities within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Key objectives of this commission are: A. Validate the usability of the WSR templates. B. Validate that, once WSR templates have been completed, the required project specification in the new format is fit for purpose and would be appropriate for a formal issue. C. Validate the process for recording departures required by the specification using the WSR templates. D. Obtain a realistic perspective on compiled WSR templates when used on site. E. Obtain feedback on the guidance documentation produced to inform wider training and communications relevant to the MCHW launch. F. Work collaboratively with other suppliers engaged in the validation task to provide feedback and recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41554831-8a45-4d2a-b8df-629ba2244ad5 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,499 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41554831-8a45-4d2a-b8df-629ba2244ad5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41554831-8a45-4d2a-b8df-629ba2244ad5
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd5de677-e975-4d64-8d83-f43cb07d6b5f
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