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title: "T0637 Speed Management literature review"
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# T0637 Speed Management literature review

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19cf8855-6852-45f2-b268-ef7c95d2eae6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by National Highways for the project titled "T0637 Speed Management Literature Review" falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73220000). This endeavour aims to support the "Road to Zero Harm" initiative by reviewing current speed management practices and developing a guiding set of principles within a speed management policy. National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, has utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd January 2025, with the contract period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £23,858.96, was given to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in road safety and speed management research. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in these services can leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts within the public infrastructure sector. The focus on comprehensive literature review and policy development suited for an international context makes this procurement ideal for companies with previous experience in similar large-scale safety initiatives. The alignment with National Highways' broader Road to Zero Harm strategy underscores the importance and influence of this contract within the sector.

## Notice

Speed management is a critical aspect of road safety and forms one of the pillars of the Safe System approach. This work directly supports the Road to Zero Harm project. Road to Zero Harm is an exciting and ambitious road safety initiative that we're championing to realise our vision, that no-one should be killed or seriously injured on our roads. The initial independent research, grounded in the Safe System approach, generated a comprehensive list of potential evidence-based safety measures. This list was then validated by experienced road safety practitioners. The Safe System considers how roads, vehicles, people, speeds, and post-collision care come together in the way we manage and improve safety. Workstream 5 of the road map relates specifically to speed. 'Optimise speed management on the SRN to align speeds to the road environment and the way the road is used'. Our initial consultation with regional colleagues suggests that the main regional speed management challenges are: - Responding to requests to lower the speed limit - Reviewing limits in places where the speed limit does not 'feel right' for the road environment In May 2024 a speed management module was launched within the Route Review Tool to model a variety of speed related countermeasures to assess their expected impact on improving safety along routes. To better support the organisation in adopting a consistent approach to speed management we are seeking to develop a guiding set of principles within a speed management policy to support decision making across the business. This policy will cover managing speeds across the existing network which could include reducing speed limits or encouraging compliance with existing limits. Variable speed limits on managed motorways and road works are out of scope for this policy. These areas are covered by existing guidance. To ensure this policy aligns with existing research and literature, National Highways are seeking a review of current speed management practice across the road industry. We are aware an international literature review has been undertaken by Transport for Scotland. We are keen to review this as a baseline for our literature review to build an evidence base to inform our approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba06867-7c78-4303-8d80-52fed58224a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,858 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,858 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba06867-7c78-4303-8d80-52fed58224a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba06867-7c78-4303-8d80-52fed58224a3
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e8b5255-31c6-4b26-afe7-3302d2dc005f
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