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Development of a 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 seeking consultancy services for the development of a new Regional Transport Strategy aimed at supporting ongoing growth and development within the SEStran region. This tender, titled "Development of a Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran Region," falls under the transport industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently at the contract award stage, with the contract having been signed on 7 January 2021, following an open procedure that allowed for electronic submission of bids. The contract spans from 5 January 2021 to 31 March 2022, and has been classified under the services category, specifically focusing on transport planning (CPV code 71311200).

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in consultancy services related to transport planning and policy development. Companies with expertise in strategic planning, engagement and consultation, and environmental assessments, particularly in the context of Scottish regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the need for innovative strategies to address challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, firms that can deliver flexible and robust solutions to support local transport initiatives may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

Development of a Regional Transport Strategy for the SEStran Region

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to develop and produce the next 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. 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. - 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; - 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-r6ebe6-0000635725
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405579
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST OF SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (SESTRAN)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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