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title: "Technical Expertise support for Business Collaborator"
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# Technical Expertise support for Business Collaborator

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea3b4466-e860-4e28-bc10-f3a7992dc4cd

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Highways England, involves the tender titled "Technical Expertise support for Business Collaborator." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services, with a contract value of £79,999. The vendor is required to provide technical expertise for the implementation of a new Document Management System across Major Projects, located in London. The procurement method selected is a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, which concluded on 27 August 2018. The award was officially announced on 5 September 2018, with the contract period running from 3 September 2018 to 2 December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in document management and technical consultancy services. Companies specialising in research and development, particularly those that are voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The successful completion of the roll-out for the Business Collaborator system could provide a model for additional projects, thereby allowing businesses that adapt to these changes to expand their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

Introduction The Major Projects Change Programme is introducing a Document Management system called Business Collaborator across Major Projects and require technical experts to ensure the roll out deadline can be met.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47fbf29-6a34-4c5e-8481-a4f33f6943ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 2 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,999 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS CH2M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2018 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47fbf29-6a34-4c5e-8481-a4f33f6943ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47fbf29-6a34-4c5e-8481-a4f33f6943ae
  5th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5c70521-7e45-4718-b255-b866f65a8224
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