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title: "T0025 Social Impacts Research - Journey Quality"
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# T0025 Social Impacts Research - Journey Quality

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0967449e-021b-4814-961b-5225e6685978

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to procure services for a research project titled "T0025 Social Impacts Research - Journey Quality". This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related Consultancy Services, with a contract value of £46,850. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was initiated prior to the deadline for bids, which ended on 18 January 2021. The contract commenced on 8 February 2021 and is expected to conclude by 31 March 2021, with delivery potentially covering a range of locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in social impacts analysis, journey quality assessment, or metrics related to walking and cycling. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in these areas would be well-aligned to compete, especially those experienced in collaborating with government organisations such as Highways England. This project underlines the need for comprehensive methodologies that can enhance transport infrastructure assessments, thereby paving avenues for specialised consultancy firms and research entities to expand their influence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Highways England wishes to undertake a research project to provide an updated methodology in assessing journey quality impacts arising from road schemes and reduce the uncertainty around these benefits. The key aims of this proposed research are to: - Further develop our understanding of journey quality, especially as they relate to walking and cycling. - Develop cycling and walking 'Level of Service' metrics which can be utilised in further enhancement of the Highways England Appraisal Manual; and - Where possible,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c89752-0235-4c3c-b3b6-d422604608ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,850 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARUP; FUTRAN JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 13:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c89752-0235-4c3c-b3b6-d422604608ca
- 8 Feb 2021 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c89752-0235-4c3c-b3b6-d422604608ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c89752-0235-4c3c-b3b6-d422604608ca
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/065e4c46-104c-4de5-b5c9-15162b5314b1
  n/a

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