Award

Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Continuous Improvement (CI) Cell

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Award

02 May 2019 at 08:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highways England seeking improvements to variable speed limits (VSLs) within their strategic road network in the North East of England. This project, titled "Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Continuous Improvement (CI) Cell," is currently in the Award stage, following a selective procurement method based on a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 29 April 2019, and the awarded contract is valued at £117,397, effective from 2 May 2019 until 29 February 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly in traffic management and safety analysis. Companies engaged in developing processes and reporting mechanisms, as well as those able to analyse data for continual improvement in customer services, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders within this sector. The emphasis on effective communication and resolution of customer issues also highlights the need for businesses that can deliver efficient and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Continuous Improvement (CI) Cell

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: Support the development of processes and reporting mechanisms for VSLs issues reported by our customers and colleagues as part of a virtual continuous improvement cell that can be used to track queries from report to resolution and use the intelligence gained to improve Highways England process and services. Support the analysis of data for benefits realisation for the CI Cell, based on improved customer responses, issue resolution and shared learning across the business. Support in rolling out the CI cell across all regions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5954b88-1aff-44f7-ba9d-c8251293a910
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2deaefe1-dd47-469b-9e63-aada6a62aebd
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
£117,397 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,397 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2019 - 29 Feb 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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