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title: "2-186 Procurement Support - Commercial Assurance"
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# 2-186 Procurement Support - Commercial Assurance

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f82b0be9-1046-4a32-bfb1-21db317657fb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2-186 Procurement Support - Commercial Assurance" is initiated by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with an estimated value of £38,707. The procurement is structured as a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15 August 2018, and the contract commenced on 22 August 2018, concluding on 30 November 2018. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract now active following the award on 20 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the commercial assurance and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in handling procurement processes for large-scale projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this bidding process due to their eligibility for participation. Given the focus on providing commercial and procurement support for various directorates under the Roads Infrastructure Strategy (RIS2), businesses capable of delivering compliance, efficiency, and expert consultancy services will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders.

## Notice

The award of new strategic contracts is critical to the delivery of RIS2, as all existing major contracts expire in 2018. Delivering RIS 1 & 2 spans a range of directorates including Major Projects, Smart Motorways, RIP, Safety and Engineering Standards, Strategy and Planning, Communications, ITD, HR, Facilities and Legal - all of which require commercial and procurement expertise and support to effect the increased level of spend into outsourced contracts that are compliant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e525665-7d4e-4c91-89dd-b791cf77fed6 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,707 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,707 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (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

- 13 Mar 2019 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e525665-7d4e-4c91-89dd-b791cf77fed6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e525665-7d4e-4c91-89dd-b791cf77fed6
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/655cdeca-c2a2-4bb9-a514-17fd1fe4a936
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