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title: "Support on DfT Development Agreement"
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buyer: "HS2"
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# Support on DfT Development Agreement

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec3787ed-1600-4752-8651-1dd964ac6b6d

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## Summary

The buying organization, HS2, has awarded a contract titled "Support on DfT Development Agreement" to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3). The tender falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, with a contract value of £439,080. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from April 11, 2023, to January 10, 2024, providing consultancy support until December 2023 with a potential extension.

This tender by HS2 creates opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in strategy & policy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, offering support until December 2023, with potential for extension. The location of services is mainly in the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £439,080, presenting a lucrative growth opportunity for consultancy firms looking to work with government bodies like HS2.

## Notice

In March 2023 DfT made a decision that a detailed change appraisal will be required as part of the Development Agreement change control process. To date, the Benefits & Analysis Team have produced analysis to assess the impact of fiscal planning and cost remediation. This work has been high level and therefore a full change appraisal is now required. The Benefits & Analysis Team have identified that external consultancy is required to support this activity until December 2023 with an option to extend. The call-off contract is awarded under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 2 for Strategy & Policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66fdaa0-2b2b-4e6f-846c-b24d3d9520f9 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2023 - 10 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £439,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,080 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66fdaa0-2b2b-4e6f-846c-b24d3d9520f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66fdaa0-2b2b-4e6f-846c-b24d3d9520f9
  20th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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