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title: "ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC REALM"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39045c60-8cd5-416a-87c1-6a7b47a522b3"
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# ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC REALM

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39045c60-8cd5-416a-87c1-6a7b47a522b3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC REALM" was initiated by The Department for Transport. This contract, classified under research and development services, concerns a review of existing guidance on accessible public spaces, specifically focusing on inclusive mobility and tactile paving. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on 2nd January 2018. The contract, valued at £42,128, commenced on 3rd January 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2018 in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in accessibility, urban planning, and public infrastructure to expand their business. Companies experienced in research and development, specifically those with expertise in creating or updating guidance for public realm accessibility, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on maximising impact within intended audiences further highlights the potential for innovative solutions in this important area.

## Notice

Research into the extent to which existing guidance on the accessible public realm (inclusive mobility and tactile paving) need updating, whether it makes sense to combine them into one document, and if so how they can be streamlined and adapted to achieve maximum impact with the intended audience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7ba4bb-8012-4a82-b389-8685038c2f64 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,128 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7ba4bb-8012-4a82-b389-8685038c2f64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7ba4bb-8012-4a82-b389-8685038c2f64
  17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62613407-9375-43d0-b9f9-381160eea0af
  AWARD LETTER

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