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title: "REDUCING COMMUNITY SEVERANCE"
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# REDUCING COMMUNITY SEVERANCE

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-106b7a1f-1eb8-421c-adca-7ac95a50af61

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by National Highways, based in Birmingham, involves the "REDUCING COMMUNITY SEVERANCE" project, aimed at delivering minor improvements for journeys on the National Cycle Network near the SRN (Strategic Road Network). Classified under "Public relations management services" with a focus on public relations consultancy services, this tender was in the Award stage as of 5 November 2024. The contract, valued at £256,000, was awarded to Sustrans. Key aspects include improving accessibility and wayfinding on footways, Public Rights of Way, and cycleways that intersect the SRN, with works spanning from 2 October 2023 to 31 March 2025. The locations impacted include various regions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations, consultancy services, or infrastructure improvement, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement method was single source, indicating a direct contract without a competitive bidding process. This project is ideal for companies experienced in enhancing public accessibility and wayfinding, providing them with a platform to showcase their expertise and contribute to community-focused transport initiatives. The alignment with customer insights from the Transport Focus Customer Insight Surveys underscores the project's commitment to addressing public needs and improving route conditions.

## Notice

Deliver of minor improvements for journeys on the National Cycle Network near to the SRN, impacted by severance including improving accessibility and wayfinding on footways, Public Rights of Way and cycleways which cross the SRN. This work will work to resolve issues highlighted in the Transport Focus Customer Insight Surveys predominantly around signage, severance and route condition. Also to include monitoring & evaluation (before & after) barrier work, additional barriers and works on an underpass.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a481d625-50dc-4082-a64b-9485b930ba99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £256,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £436,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a481d625-50dc-4082-a64b-9485b930ba99
- 24 Jan 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2325ce5-172b-44f2-8377-4f40af6dee0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a481d625-50dc-4082-a64b-9485b930ba99
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2325ce5-172b-44f2-8377-4f40af6dee0b
  24th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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