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Network Management Duty: Policy Discovery

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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06 Oct 2022 at 07:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for "Network Management Duty: Policy Discovery" to PA Consulting Services Limited. The contract falls under the research and development services category with a value of £300,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 29th August 2022, and the contract period is from 29th September 2022 to 22nd December 2022. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity offers SMEs a chance to participate in providing network management solutions for traffic authorities in the UK. Businesses in the research and development services industry can compete for this contract to support the Department for Transport's goal of updating guidance to align with current imperatives like decarbonisation and technological advancements. SMEs with expertise in policy discovery and technology innovation are well-suited to engage in this contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Management Duty: Policy Discovery

Notice Description

Traffic authorities have a duty to manage their road network under section 16 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and secure the expeditious movement of traffic. Traffic includes pedestrians. The DfT issues statutory guidance to authorities on the techniques of network management or any other matter relating to the duty. Authorities must have regard to this guidance. It was last published in 2004. The DfT has committed to updating the guidance to reflect the current imperatives of decarbonisation, encouraging healthier forms for transport and emphasis on technology. DfT require a Discovery to identify the scope of the guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ed298c-5df7-4a65-84cd-64fdc95ce241
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2022 - 22 Dec 2022 1-6 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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