S30112 Development of national guidance on the safety and accessibility of stopping places

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Notice Title

S30112 Development of national guidance on the safety and accessibility of stopping places

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is seeking a supplier to develop new national guidance to improve the safety and accessibility of bus stops and stations across England, addressing gaps that currently prevent many people, particularly disabled passengers, women, and other vulnerable groups, from using services confidently. Although buses remain the most widely used form of public transport, inconsistency in stop infrastructure, poor accessibility, and safety concerns (such as inadequate lighting and poor condition) continue to limit usage and public confidence. Building on new powers under the Bus Services Act 2025, the guidance will set clear standards for how stopping places are designed, built and maintained, helping create a more consistent, inclusive, and user-friendly network nationwide. The work will require extensive engagement with stakeholders, including local authorities, transport operators, and people with lived experience, to ensure the guidance is practical, evidence-based, and widely supported, with the aim of publishing by the end of 2026.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-ad1cd167-f672-433b-9ba2-5f99d9837b42
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89a3ba91-19f9-470a-95f9-f64dd2123a17
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: £178,643 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £178,643 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period: 15 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89a3ba91-19f9-470a-95f9-f64dd2123a17
16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f84bee16-b1db-4718-82a4-0e0a5b761f9b
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