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title: "1-915 Technical SME support for structures Decision Support Tool development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce574817-9fa7-4287-b7fc-a2838da8ce2d"
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# 1-915 Technical SME support for structures Decision Support Tool development

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce574817-9fa7-4287-b7fc-a2838da8ce2d

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking expert external advice through a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, for the contract titled "1-915 Technical SME support for structures Decision Support Tool development". This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £65,000. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2019, while the contract commenced on 2nd August 2019 and is set to end on 30th September 2019. The location for this procurement primarily includes England and other territories such as the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in research and development as well as consultancy services. Companies that understand the technical approaches needed for decision support tools or have experience in assessing technological solutions would be well-suited to engage with Highways England. This procurement not only allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities but also fosters collaboration with a prominent buyer in the infrastructure sector, potentially leading to further projects in related fields.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of expert external advice to provide independent subject matter expert (SME) support to: - Review and outline the technical approaches to decision support tools - Assess the capabilities of commercially available products against Highways England's requirements - Engage with suppliers and the IAMIS team to support effective information management interfaces e.g. through an Application Programming Interface (API) or similar communication protocol - Identify and assess preferred options for procurement and configuration of a Structures Decision Support Tool - Support selection and implementation of a Structures Decision Support Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a25841b-db16-4c14-bba1-da00ea1f9d07 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 07:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a25841b-db16-4c14-bba1-da00ea1f9d07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a25841b-db16-4c14-bba1-da00ea1f9d07
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73997aad-05c4-4141-a0d8-cd619d995bd8
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