Published date: 23 July 2020

This notice was replaced on 23 July 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 23 October 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research consultancy services - 73210000

  • Market research services - 79310000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£369,000

Procurement reference

tender_244964/868908

Published date

23 July 2020

Closing date

24 August 2020

Contract start date

30 September 2020

Contract end date

30 September 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Highways England requires a supply chain analytics service to support Highways England in being better informed about our current and potential supply chain and react to market challenges.

This service will provide, but will not be limited to; market analysis, category analysis, product analysis, commodity analysis, economic trend analysis, future state analysis and supply chain risk management. The delivery of this service will be integral in supporting the delivery of the Roads Investment Strategy (RIS) 2 Programme and contributing to the development of RIS 3.

The service will provide access to private intelligence databases as well as industry and sector experts. The service will deliver analysis reports interpreting the intelligence and informing Highways England decisions on commercial, procurement and supply chain strategies and challenges.

The Contract will be for two years with the option to extend by one year (3 years total),

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How to Express Interest in this Tender:
1. Register for a free account at https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk
2. Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender (ITT) open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box
3. Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with Highways England and seek any clarification. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform. You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Expressions of interest must be submitted from the applicants' registered office address. Each member of a Joint Venture (JV) must submit a letter from their own registered office confirming all company names in the proposed JV. Applicants can only participate in one JV. Further guidance on JVs is contained in the procurement documents.

Highways England reserves the right not to accept the highest scoring, or any, tender. Bidders should note that tenders are submitted at the supplier's own cost and risk. Highways England may cancel the competition or part of it for any reason, and bidders' costs will not be reimbursed. Highways England expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of this tendering exercise commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will Highways England be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

Further information is provided in the procurement documents.

About the buyer

Address

Lateral, 8 City Walk
LEEDS
LS11 9AT
England

Email

Nadia.Bounhar@highwaysengland.co.uk