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title: "Departures from Standards - TSES: DAS Replacement Task"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eff20a0b-1fac-42d1-bfdf-163de988ad18"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Departures from Standards - TSES: DAS Replacement Task

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eff20a0b-1fac-42d1-bfdf-163de988ad18

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Departures from Standards - TSES: DAS Replacement Task" was conducted by Highways England, a key buyer in the infrastructure sector located in Birmingham, England. The tender, which falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, is now complete. The contract was awarded on 3rd June 2019 for a total value of £99,233, covering a contract period from 4th June 2019 to 31st March 2020. This selective procurement was initiated via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 30th May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure and standards-related tasks. Relevant companies with experience in liaising with governmental agencies and providing strategic consultancy are encouraged to consider future similar tenders, as they align with the evolving needs of Highways England and other governmental bodies looking to enhance national standards and systems.

## Notice

The objectives of this task are to: - - Continue to act as product owner representative for Highways England in relation to DAS 3.0 - Continue to liaise with other colleagues to make sure that any enhancement to the system is reflected within the Departures Manual - Support Highways England in engaging with the Devolved Administrations to test appetite for adopting the new Departures from Standards process and DAS 3.0 in their organisations - Produce benefits realisation report / plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e698c6-ae19-4d77-9b64-413e1d50e165 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,235 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2019 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e698c6-ae19-4d77-9b64-413e1d50e165
- 3 Jun 2019 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e698c6-ae19-4d77-9b64-413e1d50e165

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e698c6-ae19-4d77-9b64-413e1d50e165
  10th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c946a5d5-1360-4c65-9299-b0ffb7bbba83
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adb07915-face-4c73-b536-cb6f97d54903
  n/a

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