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title: "1-920 Improving Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) - Synchronising roadworks hard signage and VSLs"
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# 1-920 Improving Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) - Synchronising roadworks hard signage and VSLs

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b0c0f04-2b56-45e9-a3c9-3fb85c67c58c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Highways England, involves the tender titled "1-920 Improving Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) - Synchronising roadworks hard signage and VSLs". This initiative falls within the services sector, specifically targeting research and development and related consultancy services. Located in Birmingham, England, the tender period ended on 9th August 2019, with the contract period running from 9th August 2019 to 31st March 2020. The method of procurement was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £150,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on transport consultancy, infrastructure development, and traffic management services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Successful improvement of variable speed limits can enhance customer experience on the roads, thus creating a demand for innovative solutions and services in this area. Companies well-versed in customer engagement strategies and operational improvements in traffic systems would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Due to continued customer dissatisfaction with VSLs, as indicated by customer insight and complaints, a comprehensive review of VSLs was commissioned by Highways England in August 2018. Based on the findings and ongoing work already underway across the business to improve VSLs, a prioritised programme of current and proposed improvements was outlined. These were prioritised by customer impact (the frequency of which the VSLs are set and associated customer dissatisfaction) and deliverability (timescales and cost). The review, its findings and proposed programme of improvements is supported by the CEO and forms part of the corporate Customer Service Plans for 2018-19 and 2019-20. This project will address a key recommended improvement. The outcomes of this work will be used to improve our knowledge, work instructions and operational procedures in order to improve the appropriateness of variable speed limits so that customers experience: Improved journey time (measured by time saved in hours per day). Increased satisfaction with VSLs. Improved driver behaviour and potentially safety, as compliance to VSLs improves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec176024-c0bb-4b35-b97c-32435df51a19 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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

- 23 Jan 2020 at 11:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec176024-c0bb-4b35-b97c-32435df51a19
- 9 Sep 2019 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec176024-c0bb-4b35-b97c-32435df51a19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec176024-c0bb-4b35-b97c-32435df51a19
  23rd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11709979-a07b-4dac-969f-1b483b263b6c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34530bc6-3c19-4b23-bc31-94725377c451
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