Highways England has published a tender for a new maintenance and response contract to run for up to 15 years with a value of over £300M, in area 7, East Midlands.
The contract will see Highways England make a step change from its previous way of working by bringing key functions in-house to take direct control of its road network.
In contrast to previous contracts, the successful bidder will be required to have a directly employed workforce and the skills and capability to deliver the main contract requirements in the East Midlands.
The contract is the first of four scheduled in the East Midlands, with further contracts for design, capital works and specialist services to be tendered in the next three months. The contracts will all commence on 1 July 2016, once the current Managing Agent Contract with Aone+ has expired.
It is envisaged that the new contract arrangements in the East Midlands will provide new employment opportunities, with Highways England looking to increase its in-house capability through the recruitment of new employees. Many of the staff from current Area 7 provider, Aone+, are expected to transfer employment between the two companies.
Jenny Moten, programme director for Area 7 future development, said: “This is significant change in the way we work in the East Midlands. For the first time we will be taking control of our roads, directly engaging suppliers to help drive down cost and waste, and providing the best possible value for money for taxpayers.
“This new way of working will help us develop a successful, long-term relationship with the successful contractor for up to 15 years.”
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