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title: "Business Readiness & Change"
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# Business Readiness & Change

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7ba9db3-e712-4f61-81c2-f83ac71b44b7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Business Readiness & Change' contract is conducted by Highways England Company Limited, focusing on highways consultancy services. The tender was awarded on 11 January 2019, with a total value of £2,876,700. The contract period commenced on 12 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2019. This contract was initiated as a selective procurement method, outlined as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The scope covers delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies specialising in highways consultancy are well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise to contribute to essential infrastructure projects. The process fosters growth by providing access to large-scale contracts and developing long-term partnerships with a major public sector buy.

## Notice

Business Readiness & Change

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff08b8-ebf0-4682-9463-683c502f1c0d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,876,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,876,700 |
| 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 COMPANY LIMITED |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2019 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff08b8-ebf0-4682-9463-683c502f1c0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff08b8-ebf0-4682-9463-683c502f1c0d
  23rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6f777db-d92b-448e-ad86-f3f9fb19a73e

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