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S30039 Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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24 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "S30039 Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty" is undertaken by National Highways, based in Birmingham, England. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services, with a CPV code of 73220000. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement. The tender phase closed on 6th November 2025, with an award made shortly after on 24th November 2025. The contract, valued at £49,863 GBP, spans from 21st November 2025 to 31st March 2026 and covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy service providers, particularly those specialising in decision-making under uncertainty within the realm of transport planning and analysis. Businesses with a focus on delivering innovative consultancy solutions that contrast various methodologies against standard practices would find this contract beneficial for expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are catered for in this procurement, making it an attractive proposition for nimble firms keen on delivering diverse, methodical approaches to complex analytical challenges. The awarded supplier, AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture AJJV, demonstrates the scale and capacity required to compete effectively in this domain.

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Notice Title

S30039 Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty

Notice Description

The project is to identify key individuals in at least four suitable fields to interview in relation to the techniques they use when handling both the analysis and presentation of uncertainty. At least one interview shall be conducted with a professional or subject matter expert from the Operational Research Society's Decision Analysis Special Interest Group. The other interviews should cover different and diverse approaches to give a wide range of ideas that could be of use within the field of transport planning. Consideration should also be given to non-UK based operations as these may follow different guidance or approaches. The examination of the results of these interviews should contrast the methods against standard transport planning approaches and against each other. Recommendations based upon this research should be made giving the relative merits and challenges for each of the approaches and techniques. This work should cover both transport modelling and transport-planning based analysis. Discussion of the relative merits of alternative ways of presenting the results of the analysis for decision makers should be included. While delivering the service, the Consultant must provide the following deliverables: - A technical note detailing the agreed choice of individuals and areas in which to undertake the interviews - A technical report on the results of the interviews and the conclusions reached for handling uncertainty within both transport modelling and transport-planning based analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55fa0667-70bc-4fcf-8bd2-e1704a2f4a5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef46106a-3b1d-40dd-99a7-ebab27c39c50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,863 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
SPaTS3
Contact Email
spats3@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS JACOBS JOINT VENTURE AJJV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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