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title: "Technical Partner for Future Road Investment Strategy"
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# Technical Partner for Future Road Investment Strategy

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d797eb3b-8fa0-48c1-9d5b-750a8e6b78f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Technical Partner for Future Road Investment Strategy" was conducted by Highways England, focusing on business services within the consulting industry. The procurement was completed as of 8th December 2017, following an open procedure that concluded on 16th October 2017. The contract has a value of £6,944,201 and covers a period from 20th November 2017 to 19th May 2020. The service is to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specializing in strategic planning for infrastructure projects. Businesses with expertise in programme development, stakeholder engagement, and business transition strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the project and the involvement of large firms like Arup and Ernst & Young, smaller and medium-sized enterprises with niche capabilities might also explore partnerships to leverage their unique offerings in this competitive market.

## Notice

The Technical Partner for Future RIS advises and supports Highways England as it develops, implements and embeds strategic planning capability (i.e. people, processes and systems) in the course of participating for the first time in the full process for setting a new statutory Road Investment Strategy (RIS). The Consultant integrates with Highways England to translate the requirements for setting the next RIS into a tangible plan that is successfully delivered. The Technical Partner will provide Highways England with access to resources that have direct experience of leading and managing strategic planning processes in relation to infrastructure and with a relevant technical background. The Technical Partner assists the Employer in all aspects of development and implementation of the strategic planning process which informs the setting of the next RIS and sets the precedents for future RIS, particularly: a) Strategy development; b) Programme development and delivery; c) Stakeholder engagement and communications; d) Developing business readiness and transition to business as usual

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1ebad2-4256-4aa8-a04f-9f97c28c6efb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 19 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,944,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,944,201 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARUP; ERNST & YOUNG; PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPER; THE NICHOLS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2017 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1ebad2-4256-4aa8-a04f-9f97c28c6efb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1ebad2-4256-4aa8-a04f-9f97c28c6efb
  8th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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