--- title: "T0034 RIS Economy Model" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-717461e4-640a-4384-bfeb-07dbebd38ba0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-717461e4-640a-4384-bfeb-07dbebd38ba0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-717461e4-640a-4384-bfeb-07dbebd38ba0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-717461e4-640a-4384-bfeb-07dbebd38ba0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2021-03-01" --- # T0034 RIS Economy Model Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-717461e4-640a-4384-bfeb-07dbebd38ba0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-717461e4-640a-4384-bfeb-07dbebd38ba0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-717461e4-640a-4384-bfeb-07dbebd38ba0.json) ## Summary Highways England is soliciting tenders for the contract titled "T0034 RIS Economy Model", which falls within the research and development services sector (CPV code 73000000). This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having awarded the contract to Arup, with a total contract value of £130,915.18. The contract period commenced on 4th February 2021 and will conclude on 5th May 2022. The tender initially closed on 29th January 2021, and the procurement method used was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is based in Birmingham, England. This opportunity can significantly bolster business growth for companies specialising in analytical modelling, software development, and consultancy within transportation and economic sectors. Businesses that offer expertise in maintaining and enhancing economic models, particularly those founded on Land Use Transport Interaction methodologies, will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. As Highways England aims to influence future infrastructure investments, suppliers with a track record in similar projects will be well-positioned to leverage this contract for further opportunities. ## Notice Highways England has invested in developing the "Highways England Economy Model" (the Economy Model). The Economy Model is a Land Use Transport Interaction (LUTI) based model. It has been developed since 2017 with the Arup-Aecom Consortium supported by David Simmonds Consultancy and KPMG. The Economy Model is used by analysts in Highways England's Chief Analyst Division (CAD) to test the potential local and regional economic impacts of major highways investments. Highways England aims to build upon the investment and progress made in the Economy Model to date. The ambition is to continue using the Economy Model to support and influence the development of the third Roads Investment Strategy (RIS3). Highways England therefore wishes to maintain, enhance, and build confidence in the Economy Model. This work order scope sets out the four key objectives for further work on the Economy Model over the remainder of 2020/21 and into 2021/22: 1. Ensure that Highways England can continue to use the Economy Model and realise the investments made over the past three years. This includes maintenance and software licensing; and an improved interface to speed up analysis. 2. Test and enhance the inputs of accessibility. A programme to investigate and improve the interaction with Regional Traffic Models; and to review the 'generalised cost' measures used in the Model. 3. Build confidence in the Model's method and results. Ensure explicit links with economic evidence for transport, growth and locational choice; and explore validating the Model against past road schemes. 4. Test planning inputs. Clarify how planning policy scenarios shape the Model's results. The Government's proposed planning reforms are likely to affect assumptions about land-use for housing and employment. This investment in maintaining, enhancing, and building confidence in the Economy Model will prepare Highways England for a more substantial review of economic modelling requirements from 2022/23. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f9b46f-01d0-4926-b936-0379b9366e36 | | 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 | 1 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2021 - 5 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,915 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £130,915 | | 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 - 1 Mar 2021 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f9b46f-01d0-4926-b936-0379b9366e36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f9b46f-01d0-4926-b936-0379b9366e36 1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c212bd7d-db2d-45a0-86db-8e969c471eb8 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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