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title: "Technical Advice and Support for Contracts in Areas 6 & 8"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Technical Advice and Support for Contracts in Areas 6 & 8

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d15e3f45-0720-45f4-8956-572c206e23a2

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to engage external specialist technical advice for the development of its Asset Support Contracts for Areas 6 and 8. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Arup. The total contract value is £99,601, and the contract period is set to run from 28th May 2018 to 28th November 2018. The procurement method utilised is classified under services, specifically focusing on research and development and consultancy services pertinent to the highways sector in the North East of England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and research services within the construction or highways industry. Companies that can provide comprehensive technical advice, particularly those with a focus on public sector contracts and a track record of collaboration, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, voluntary and community sector organisations may find similar projects advantageous for their service offerings.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking approval for external specialist technical advice to the Procurement Contract Development and Assurance Team in the development of the Asset Support Contract (ASC) for Areas 6 and 8.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60960f56-cf2f-4b82-b9ca-af7974009e37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2018 - 28 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,601 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,601 |
| 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 | 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

- 29 May 2018 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60960f56-cf2f-4b82-b9ca-af7974009e37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60960f56-cf2f-4b82-b9ca-af7974009e37
  29th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7cf31b5-4ce8-4775-bf34-96f31412fa43
  n/a

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