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Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Benefits and reporting

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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03 May 2019 at 09:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has recently awarded a contract for improvements to Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) on the strategic road network, valued at £149,764. The procurement process, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, involved a selective tendering method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 3rd May 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020. The work is based in the North East region of England and aims to analyse data for benefits realisation, develop a benefits dashboard, and provide ongoing support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and organisations specialised in traffic management and data analysis to expand their business. Relevant companies, particularly those with experience in providing research and consultancy services, can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities in enhancing road safety and customer insights in transportation. By participating in such projects, they can foster relationships with Highways England and potentially unlock further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Benefits and reporting

Notice Description

The business is currently undertaking a programme of improvements to variable speed limits (VSLs) on the strategic road network, to improve the appropriateness of mandatory and advisory VSLs based on safety and customer insight. As part of the VSLs programme and based on key recommended improvements from the comprehensive review of VSLs, this project will provide consultant support for: Analysis of data for benefits realisation for VSLs programme and its individual initiatives. Development of a benefits dashboard for VSLs programme. Support to maintain and update dashboard, including reporting. Any further customer insight as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bc4611d-2513-42b8-bf04-ef905fd5ea3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae60cb3-0dd5-46a8-9a7a-1eaa27dd4cdf
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,764 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,764 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

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