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1-973 DfT Transport Technology Forum, Phase Two Work Packages

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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13 Jan 2020 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "1-973 DfT Transport Technology Forum, Phase Two Work Packages" has been initiated by Highways England. This contract aims to provide specialist technical services focused on enhancing procurement best practices and addressing cyber security in the transport sector. The contract, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £169,928 and is set to commence on 7 January 2020, concluding on 31 December 2020. The procurement method utilised is selective, wherein suppliers were called off from an existing framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 16 December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in technology and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in procurement and cybersecurity within the transport domain. Businesses that can develop reports, online resources, or research on the barriers to innovation will find this contract well aligned with their capabilities. Engaging with local authorities and understanding the specific needs outlined by Highways England could be key to successfully competing for future contracts in this area.

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Notice Title

1-973 DfT Transport Technology Forum, Phase Two Work Packages

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is looking to set up a contract for provision of specialist technical services via the Transport Technology Forum (TTF) to fulfil a known need for guidance, in the form of reports and online resources around barriers to innovation, (primarily procurement and cyber risks), and technology community support. This will consist of five packages; - Development of procurement best practice guidance in the form of reports and online resources for local authorities to assist in buying technology and data services and working with SME and micro SME suppliers - Production of the 'Innovation Nation' web service to collate information on government funded transport technology research and development activities - Production of a guide for local authorities covering cyber security risks in the deployment of transport technology and signposting available services and resources. - Completion of research projects on behalf of Innovate UK in the areas of major technology demonstrator opportunities and working relations between local authorities and SME suppliers - Extension of secretariat support for the TTF to cover expanded TTF activity and support for the CONTACT (CONnected Transport local Authority Co-Ordination Team) public sector funders group

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1cf4a9b-25ba-4d82-b654-7eac4efd75b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a0922-9909-4ad2-873b-62205c4d4ada
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
£169,928 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,928 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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

ARUP

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