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title: "Demonstration Project: Operation of Scheduled Bus and Coach Services on the SRN"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Demonstration Project: Operation of Scheduled Bus and Coach Services on the SRN

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-262fc65b-ccad-4208-b553-54933a3837ec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking to procure services for a demonstration project on the operation of bus and coach services on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The project is categorised under research and development services and consultancy, with a contract value of £153,177. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, and the contract period commenced on 10th October 2018 and concludes on 31st March 2019. The tender was published on 22nd October 2018, however, the deadline for tender submissions was 2nd October 2018, prior to the award notice.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and operational management, particularly those with experience in public transport services. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in delivering innovative solutions and research methodologies tailored to enhance bus and coach operations may find this contract to be an excellent avenue for growth. Companies aligned with transportation-focused initiatives are encouraged to explore similar future tenders from Highways England and other public sector authorities.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking to procure specialist professional and technical services to deliver a demonstration project regarding the operation of bus and coach services on the SRN. This task will work in partnership with Transport Focus and the Campaign for Better Transport who are being commissioned to deliver a concurrent and aligned task

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5918c279-36f3-4a72-a0a2-573f261371cb |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,177 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,177 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PELL FRISCHMANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2018 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5918c279-36f3-4a72-a0a2-573f261371cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5918c279-36f3-4a72-a0a2-573f261371cb
  22nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9f00e7b-5ec0-43fd-8bb9-556dca907553
  n/a

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