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title: "3-004 ESDAL - Dispute Resolution Support"
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# 3-004 ESDAL - Dispute Resolution Support

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cba9b57a-3a31-4d4f-9a63-067d91bc3441

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## Summary

Highways England has completed a procurement process for the title "3-004 ESDAL - Dispute Resolution Support," classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £37,970.88. The contract period runs from 6th January 2020 to 29th February 2020, with the tender period closing on 6th December 2019. The services are to be delivered within the North East region of England. The award notice for this contract was published on 7th January 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in dispute resolution, litigation, and commercial consultancy services. Companies with expertise in providing expert technical advice, particularly those capable of handling claims and counterclaims within the construction and infrastructure sectors, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The expertise required suggests that both large consultancy firms and specialised legal service providers may find this market advantageous for expansion and collaboration.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services within the Commercial Resolution Team (CRT), which is part of the Commercial Services Division. The team provides expert advice across Highways England in matters of disputes, litigation and commercial resolution, in order to protect the commercial interests of Highways England. The purpose of this work package contract is to obtain expert technical advice on a claim for additional costs submitted by one of our Suppliers. There is also potential for Highways England to instigate a counter claim against the Supplier. Finalising Highways England's position on this potential counter claim is also part of this work package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9e483b-b3f0-4dff-a886-2ca6fa93810c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,970 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9e483b-b3f0-4dff-a886-2ca6fa93810c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9e483b-b3f0-4dff-a886-2ca6fa93810c
  7th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cea614e-6f46-4de5-b6bc-0aca22db9322
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