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title: "Planning Forum Independent Chair"
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buyer: "HS2"
published: "2024-04-11"
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# Planning Forum Independent Chair

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f69dfe78-de52-4250-90f7-9175e51a2e94

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## Summary

The buying organisation HS2 located in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for the role of Independent Chairperson for the HS2 Planning Forum. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract value is GBP 57,600, starting on April 3, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2026. The deadline for the tender period was March 1, 2024, and the contract was awarded on April 2, 2024.

This tender for business development consultancy services by HS2 offers opportunities for service providers to engage in a contract with a minimum value of GBP 28,800. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract duration provides stability for the winning supplier and potential for extending their engagement beyond the initial term, thereby supporting long-term business growth.

## Notice

The Supplier will provide an Independent Chairperson for the HS2 Planning Forum, using the degree of skill, care, prudence, diligence, and foresight adopted by a competent professional in this role. The contract has been awarded for an initial period up to 31st March 2026, with the option to extend for a further 2 years in single or multiple fixed terms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e865f7-09ed-4854-8bc5-c30efd2adfae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,800 |
| 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 | ANTHONY THOMPSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e865f7-09ed-4854-8bc5-c30efd2adfae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e865f7-09ed-4854-8bc5-c30efd2adfae
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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