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C065/2024/2025 - Evaluation of the Restricted Road: 20 mph Speed Limit

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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13 May 2025 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has completed the award stage of a procurement process entitled "C065/2024/2025 - Evaluation of the Restricted Road: 20 mph Speed Limit," under the services category of research services. The contract was awarded on 13 May 2025 to Alma Economics Limited, a London-based supplier. This procurement aimed at evaluating the implementation and impact of a policy that reduces the speed limit on restricted roads in Wales from 30 mph to 20 mph, effective since 17 September 2023. The primary focus is on road safety, travel behaviour change, air quality improvement, and carbon emission reduction.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and evaluation sector, particularly those with experience in policy impact assessment and community studies. Organisations equipped with capabilities in collecting and analysing data related to transport, road safety, and public health will find themselves well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The project requires comprehensive analysis and outcome evaluations, fostering a conducive environment for specialised firms to demonstrate expertise and expand their footprint within public sector research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C065/2024/2025 - Evaluation of the Restricted Road: 20 mph Speed Limit

Notice Description

Award - CCS Research & Insight DPS - RM6126The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 reduces the general speed limit for restricted roads from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour in Wales. The Order came into effect on the 17th of September 2023.The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 was introduced by Welsh Government to:* Reduce the average speed of vehicles on restricted roads.* Reduce the number of people being killed or seriously injured because of road traffic collisions.* Encourage a change in travel behaviour, e.g. from private car to walking and cycling* Reduce the dominance of motor vehicles in vehicle/pedestrian interactions.* Maintain or improve local air quality.* Reduce carbon emissions from transport (e.g. less non-exhaust particulate pollution (PM2 & PM10) associated with less brake wear, tyre wear and road abrasion).The purpose of the contract is to commission an evaluation of the Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit).The aims of the evaluation are:* To review and update existing evidence around the relationship between 20mph and reducing collisions, injuries and improving quality of life.* To review the effectiveness, efficiency and implementation of the Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit) policy.* To assess the extent to which the policies aims have been achieved, and the extent to which any observed changes can be attributed to the policy.* To provide evidence of the outcomes and impact of the policy for individuals and communities.* Assess the value for money of the policy.The above aims should be met through a literature review and answering process, outcome and impact evaluation objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150879
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150879
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Welsh Ministers
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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