TROO0292 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 1 & 2a

Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is awarding a contract for Roll A Parliamentary Agent to support the implementation of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Act 2021 and the successful delivery of the associated sections of HS2 Phase One and Phase 2a. Lot 1: The initial contract period will be for 36 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months and then another 12 months depending on business need and performance. In summary this will be a 3 + 1+ 1 year contract. The contract will cover but not limited to the following areas: * completion of a small number of outstanding complex agreements with stakeholders * monitoring compliance with around 6,000 Undertakings & assurances (“U&As) that were entered into by the Secretary of State with those affected by the scheme * drafting and/or correction of necessary Orders, Directions, Decision Letters or Guidance documents flowing from the Acts * ensuring that the numerous “post Royal Assent activities” required by the Act, and other ongoing responsibilities conferred on the Secretary of State, are successfully discharged in a timely and effective manner Lot 1: The initial contract period will be for 36 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months and then another 12 months depending on business need and performance. In summary this will be a 3 + 1+ 1 year contract. The contract will cover but not limited to the following areas: * completion of a small number of outstanding complex agreements with stakeholders * monitoring compliance with around 6,000 Undertakings & assurances (“U&As) that were entered into by the Secretary of State with those affected by the scheme * drafting and/or correction of necessary Orders, Directions, Decision Letters or Guidance documents flowing from the Acts * ensuring that the numerous “post Royal Assent activities” required by the Act, and other ongoing responsibilities conferred on the Secretary of State, are successfully discharged in a timely and effective manner