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title: "T0138 TRAS0063 TAG Modelling Guidance Update"
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# T0138 TRAS0063 TAG Modelling Guidance Update

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06dc657d-6bea-477c-aaa4-213fd74b85fb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is located in Birmingham, England. The tender, titled "T0138 TRAS0063 TAG Modelling Guidance Update," falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category. It has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Arup for a value of £81,990.54. The contract period started on 19 October 2021 and will end on 30 April 2022. This project was initiated as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 6 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the engineering and consultancy sectors, as it focuses on updating transport modelling guidance. Firms with expertise in research and development services, along with those capable of delivering consultancy services related to transport appraisal processes, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in this project further underscores the potential for diverse service providers to engage in public procurement processes.

## Notice

The main aim of this project is to produce clear and accessible Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG), with a focus on improving the Department's transport modelling guidance. The supplier is required to assist the Department in updating transport modelling guidance. The guidance produced will reflect best practice and account for emergent practice in association with recently developed and available data sources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4566281e-4674-4de0-bfa7-5035487c10fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,990 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4566281e-4674-4de0-bfa7-5035487c10fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4566281e-4674-4de0-bfa7-5035487c10fc
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15c5d6f0-1a4b-4651-8455-c858b1841aae
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