Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process "T0612 Active Travel Strategy Implementation" has been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS by National Highways. The project aims to support the development of an active travel investment plan ensuring effective use of funds and measurable impacts. This tender falls under the "Development consultancy services" industry category and covers multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 4th September 2024 to 31st January 2025, with key procurement methods involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value stands at £69,186.54 GBP. This procurement has reached the award stage, with the award date being 5th September 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in development consultancy services and prioritising active travel initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the selective procurement method supporting SME participation. By addressing strategic investments in the active travel sector, businesses have the chance to demonstrate innovative approaches and contribute meaningfully to public infrastructure improvements. The collaborative nature of the project, which involves cross-organisational applications and extensive use of existing data sources, allows businesses to leverage their expertise and potentially establish long-term partnerships with National Highways.

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T0612 Active Travel Strategy Implementation

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

6th September 2024 12:30:38 PM
Contract Summary

The key purpose of this service is to "support National Highways in developing an active travel investment plan to ensure delivery of its priorities set out in the active travel approach document, ensuring maximum value for money from our investment and being able to demonstrate likely impact from the investment." The key objectives include the following: 1. Scope an approach for assessing and prioritising cross-organisational applications to the active travel Designated Funds funding stream, in line with active travel approach document priorities and use of other relevant existing data sources (i.e. Route Strategies, iRAP, map of Local Cycling Walking Infrastructure Plans, SusTrans Network Development Map). 2. Develop an investment pipeline of priority SRN locations for active travel investment, against priority investment themes with clear quantified justification for prioritisation using open access and readily available evidence. 3. Develop quantifiable success criteria including targets, to forecast and measure the impact of delivering investment at priority identified locations.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-7f7d3198-a26e-47c2-baec-ecc93fc2501e

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73220000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

SPaTS2@nationalhighways.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street

Birmingham

B1 1RN

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS

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T0612 Active Travel Strategy Implementation

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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