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title: "T0048 Highway Code Update - Public Consultation and Publishing"
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# T0048 Highway Code Update - Public Consultation and Publishing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29bfa12d-4124-47b2-a1af-ca72d2088c3b

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## Summary

Highways England is conducting a procurement process titled "T0048 Highway Code Update - Public Consultation and Publishing," aimed at obtaining specialist technical consultancy services. This initiative is part of the response to the Department for Transport's Evidence Stocktake and Action Plan and falls under the Research and Development Services category. The procurement method is selective, with the call-off from a framework agreement facilitating this process. The contract's total value is £190,236.24, with the contract period running from 2nd March 2021 to 31st October 2021. The tender closed on 17th February 2021, and the project is situated in the North East of England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting services, particularly those with expertise in smart motorway safety and highway regulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, given the procurement's emphasis on such organisations. Engaging in this contract could enable these businesses to enhance their market presence, gain valuable experience in public sector projects, and contribute significantly to the evolving standards of highway safety in the UK.

## Notice

Highways England is procuring specialist technical consultancy services to support the review and update of the "Highway Code" in respect to smart motorways safety in response to the Department for Transport (DfT) Evidence Stocktake and Action Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0cf5f3-9490-4469-bf11-e6d1a825c8b9 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,236 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,236 |
| 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

- 2 Mar 2021 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0cf5f3-9490-4469-bf11-e6d1a825c8b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0cf5f3-9490-4469-bf11-e6d1a825c8b9
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/513849ef-f3fc-4c88-ab33-4f323e18dded
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