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title: "2-263 Commercial Assurance Support Archaeology Framework"
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# 2-263 Commercial Assurance Support Archaeology Framework

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e348e731-def1-4d9c-ba3a-68daa13c48bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "2-263 Commercial Assurance Support Archaeology Framework" was conducted by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on 22 September 2020, and the contract period running from 25 September 2020 to 16 November 2020. This contract has been awarded and is currently active, with a total value of £31,822.83.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the areas of procurement strategy development and commercial evaluation within the infrastructure sector. Companies specializing in research and consultancy services, particularly those that can navigate EU and PCR2015 regulations effectively, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, given its framework nature, which can facilitate participation through existing partnerships or consortium arrangements.

## Notice

The services required are to support Procurement deliver activities in four critical areas: - Develop Procurement Strategies that drive business value and delivers Highways England Imperatives. - Work with Highways England stakeholders in a time driven environment to develop and assure a set of commercial costing and evaluation models that complement and comply with EU/ PCR2015 regulations based on NEC 3/4 model documents tailored to meet business needs. - Manage the commercial evaluation of tenders to marketplace to evaluate, select and award contracts. - Manage existing frameworks to deliver task order activity for business need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0960f3-1b27-4dc0-b549-dd9903abc4fc |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2020 - 16 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,822 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,822 |
| 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 | CORDEROY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2021 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0960f3-1b27-4dc0-b549-dd9903abc4fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0960f3-1b27-4dc0-b549-dd9903abc4fc
  14th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/581047b9-cf26-47d3-a06b-0533effc0da9
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