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title: "1-942 Phase 2 Social impacts of transport infrastructure in built up areas - Strengthening of guidance"
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# 1-942 Phase 2 Social impacts of transport infrastructure in built up areas - Strengthening of guidance

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a867139-896e-41ec-820f-ffdecead9d07

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Highways England, which managed the tender titled "1-942 Phase 2 Social impacts of transport infrastructure in built up areas - Strengthening of guidance." This research project aims to update methodologies for assessing social impacts related to transport infrastructure within the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, with the contract awarded on 8th November 2019, and the project is set to run until 7th May 2020. The tender was valued at £56,756 and falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, relevant to built-up areas across various delivery addresses including the British Overseas Territories and elsewhere in Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social impact assessments and transport infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those with expertise in developing methodologies for evaluating social impacts. The insights from this project can enhance the competitive edge for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in related sectors while contributing to more sustainable transport solutions.

## Notice

Highways England wishes to undertake a research project to provide an updated methodology for assessing certain social impacts (specifically security, access for services, journey quality for pedestrians and cyclists, and physical activity) within built up areas. Highways England also wish to understand the cumulative impacts of social impacts, identifying existing examples of such approaches in other industries and developing a framework to assess the cumulative effects of social impacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2105399d-a178-4f41-bea5-1df4585467a1 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2019 - 7 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,756 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 12 Nov 2019 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2105399d-a178-4f41-bea5-1df4585467a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2105399d-a178-4f41-bea5-1df4585467a1
  12th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bf47c05-62a4-4cae-8d1b-6c04e3040772
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