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S30025 CVIP Programme Development for RIS3

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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30 Oct 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by National Highways, based in Birmingham, involves the development of the CVIP Programme for the RIS3. The initiative falls under the industry category of development consultancy services (CPV: 73220000) and is aimed at furthering the Road to Zero Harm plan. The contract has been awarded to Ove Arup, commencing on 29th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. Valued at £50,000, the project extends across diverse locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender was processed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage as of 30th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training, education, and compliance services related to commercial vehicle operations. Companies able to contribute expertise in accident prevention and best practices for 'at work drivers' will find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the procurement's emphasis on proactive engagement and best practice design, it is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative consultancy services in transport safety and compliance sector. The strategic partnership with a large-scale supplier like Ove Arup highlights the value of collaboration between companies of varying scales to address sector-specific challenges effectively.

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Notice Title

S30025 CVIP Programme Development for RIS3

Notice Description

This work supports the Road to Zero Harm plan, specifically around guidance, training and compliance for commercial vehicles. The work delivered under this task will be used as a template for delivery in-house every year during the RIS3 period. Training, education, guidance, engagement and promotion is a key element to embedding best practice across 'at work drivers' (car, van, HGV). At National Highways, the Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention (CVIP) team which includes the Driving for Better Business programme are responsible for identifying the key causes of incidents involving commercial vehicles and implementing interventions to help reduce the number of commercial vehicle related incidents that take place. Each year, the team are required to review trends and data, engage with the "driving at work" industry, review legislation changes to identify the requirements to be completed for the proceeding year. Key to the success of this workstream is the ability to be proactive in identifying key issues and concerns and design, develop and promote best practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edea5ab5-1024-470d-b29d-a222e23ee3b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae4b3a5-52a3-4fdc-a78a-21e23c85af63
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
National Highways
Contact Email
spats3@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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