Planning

Development of a new Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran Region

SOUTH EAST OF SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (SESTRAN)

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Summary of the contracting process

The South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran) is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Development of a new Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran Region". This tender is focused on the transport industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. Key activities include the preparation and public consultation of a consultative draft strategy anticipated for autumn 2021, with a final version to be presented to the SEStran board in December 2021. Interested parties should note that further announcements are planned for 10th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in transport planning and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in developing transportation policies within a Scottish context. Companies that can demonstrate experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and environmental assessments will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The eventual goal is to produce a robust strategy that caters to the ongoing development and growth in the region, providing an avenue for businesses aiming to contribute to innovative transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

Development of a new Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran Region

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to develop and produce a new Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran region that will inform policy, strategy, and future transportation needs to support substantial ongoing development and growth in the South East of Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEStran wishes to tender a contract for the provision of transport planning services to support production of a new Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran region (the "Strategy"). The consultant shall have an in depth working knowledge of the processes and procedures relating to the development of transportation policy within a Scottish context. It is anticipated that a consultative draft Strategy will be prepared and issued for public consultation in autumn 2021 and that the final strategy will be presented to the SEStran board in December 2021. The Strategy will span a minimum period of 10 years and include the following elements: strategic framework, vision, spatial plans and monitoring & evaluation framework. The impacts of COVID-19 and the uncertainties around short term actions and future scenarios has shown that the strategy must be forward thinking, flexible and robust meeting the four NTS priorities proposing innovative measures and policies to reduce travel demand, support active travel, promote inclusive growth. and promote the development of local place making. The consultant will be required to deliver the following elements of works as part of the commission although full details of work packages and requirements will be contained in the brief for the work. The tasks below indicate the range of works expected for delivery through this commission. This is only an introduction to the required works. - Project management and Support - To structure development, provide project and programme management support to the project, arrange and document client liaison; - Engagement and Consultation - The planning, management and delivery of the range of engagement and consultation activities to support the development of the Strategy, in line with the RTS Guidance, STAG and the project objectives; - Case for Change - Undertake and prepare a Case for Change study based on the already completed main issues report and the findings emerging from the engagement and consultation; - Vision and RTS Transport Objectives - Supported by the findings of the Main Issues Report and through the consultation and engagement, identify the vision and objectives of the strategy in partnership with SEStran; - Policies - To develop and agree with SEStran the key policy areas and policies to be included with the strategy; - Strategic Environmental Assessment - Undertake the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the new Strategy, in line with the Environmental Assessment Act (2005) and the SEA Guidance; - Other Statutory Assessments - Undertake Impact Assessments for the new Strategy, in line with all statutory requirements and duties including as a minimum: Equality Impact Assessment in line with the Equality Act (2010), Health Inequalities Impact Assessment and a Fairer Scotland Duty. - Preliminary Options Appraisal - This requirement is to undertake the Preliminary Options Appraisal following on from the Case for Change work to identify interventions and measures that support both the RTS objectives and Preliminary Options Appraisal objectives; - Draft RTS Preparation and undertake public consultation Draft the RTS in discussion with SEStran and coordinate consultation responses; and - Finalise the Strategy - To deliver the draft Strategy and final Strategy along with final Case for Change and Preliminary Options STAG 1 Appraisal reports, all in line with STAG and RTS Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632506
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396411
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST OF SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (SESTRAN)
Contact Name
Jim Stewart
Contact Email
jim.stewart@sestran.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7889010290

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396411
    Development of a new Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran Region - Provision of consultancy services to develop and produce a new Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran region that will inform policy, strategy, and future transportation needs to support substantial ongoing development and growth in the South East of Scotland.

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