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title: "1-1045 DfT Future of Mobility Rural Strategy International Benchmarking Study"
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# 1-1045 DfT Future of Mobility Rural Strategy International Benchmarking Study

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a4eba1b-3074-41b9-970d-ce4036df96b9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "1-1045 DfT Future of Mobility Rural Strategy International Benchmarking Study" was conducted by Highways England. This project falls under the research and development services category and was located in Birmingham, England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17th March 2020, and the contract, with an awarded value of £14,980, is scheduled to run until 18th June 2020.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services related to rural mobility innovations. Companies with experience in international benchmarking or those that can provide insights into best practices across different regions, including Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such studies can help businesses establish a foothold in the evolving landscape of mobility strategies, specifically tailored for rural communities in the UK.

## Notice

In the Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy, DfT committed to exploring the impact and opportunities for innovation in rural areas, with the expectation that this will deliver a Future of Mobility: Rural Strategy in due course. We have recently begun scoping out initial thinking for our approach and objectives for the strategy. Undertake a review of international best practice drawing on international network of new/future mobility experts across Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific, to understand the impact of different polices and interventions, ensuring relevance to the UK context. The international review of best practice will identify case studies of international best practice of relevance to the UK's rural communities. The analysis and insights drawn from the research will provide a strong evidence base for the Department to use in developing the Future of Mobility: Rural Strategy. We expect the review of international best practice to review locations across the UK, Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96edfb4-a938-4e62-9837-1f5da66d5272 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 18 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,980 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2020 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96edfb4-a938-4e62-9837-1f5da66d5272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96edfb4-a938-4e62-9837-1f5da66d5272
  20th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc9a1574-4581-4830-9844-67e5f8bf4431
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