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1-1087 Developing customer focused variable message signs legends to accompany variable speed limits

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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04 Aug 2020 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England conducted a tender for the provision of technical consultancy services aimed at enhancing customer trust in variable speed limits. The project, titled "1-1087 Developing customer focused variable message signs legends to accompany variable speed limits," falls under the research and development services industry category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded on 28 July 2020, with a value of £46,405.95. The contract period will run until 30 April 2021, and is applicable across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in transportation, technology, or customer experience enhancement. Given the nature of the project, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovation and user-centric solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders may find themselves contributing to the development of improved customer communication strategies in the highway sector, potentially leading to new contracts in related areas.

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Notice Title

1-1087 Developing customer focused variable message signs legends to accompany variable speed limits

Notice Description

Highways England seek to increase customer trust in variable speed limits so that customer experience with variable signs and signals is improved. Towards this aim Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of technical consultancy services to assess the feasibility and to determine the requirements for changing our congestion management signs to give a better explanatory message when speeds are reduced to manage congestion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9697f42-e80e-4261-a71b-43853ad6f156
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fabab5-9a55-452b-ab30-ffa33297a836
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,405 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats_framework_lot1@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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