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title: "Clear Assured Standard - Consultancy and Development Support"
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# Clear Assured Standard - Consultancy and Development Support

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9a6b306-a062-4bac-952d-5cba8fdbd2af

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd has completed a public procurement process, awarding a contract titled "Clear Assured Standard - Consultancy and Development Support" under the business services category, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The contract, valued at £167,165, was awarded through a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold. The contract period begins on 4th November 2024 and ends on 3rd January 2026, covering a range of delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award notice published on 2nd December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and development support, particularly those interested in obtaining the Clear Assured accreditation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to their eligibility and probable alignment with the procurement criteria. The contract with The Clear Company demonstrates potential growth avenues for businesses focusing on enhancing inclusivity and diversity standards within large infrastructure projects like those managed by HS2 Ltd.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd has awarded a 2 year contract for consultancy services development support and for the Clear Assured accreditation to the company The Clear Company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5493de-8a11-4681-9f3f-a2fdfb3b765b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,165 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | THECLEARCOMPANY.CO.UK LIMITED T/A THE CLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5493de-8a11-4681-9f3f-a2fdfb3b765b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5493de-8a11-4681-9f3f-a2fdfb3b765b
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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