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title: "Managing the Transport Technology Forum"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Managing the Transport Technology Forum

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-816ea53e-b986-404d-8eb1-33b62555190e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England seeking to establish a contract for managing the Transport Technology Forum, specifically focusing on the provision of specialist technical services related to adaptive traffic signals and related technologies. This contract is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total value of £68,742. The contract period is from 25th April 2019 to 31st March 2020, and the procurement was done via a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase was completed on 12th April 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transport consultancy, technology development, and training services, particularly those with expertise in traffic signal optimisation and smart technologies. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and practical training materials tailored for local authorities would be well-suited to compete, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth in the evolving transportation sector.

## Notice

The Department for Transport is looking to set up a contract for provision of specialist technical services via the Transport Technology Forum (TTF) to fulfil a known need for guidance on adaptive traffic signals and other technologies, which will address: - A need for targeted training materials for local authorities on the implementation and optimisation of adaptive traffic signals - The collation of good practice guidance on the optimisation of traffic signalling - Methods to outline the accrued benefits from the good operational maintenance and management of traffic signalling - The awareness of the opportunities afforded by smart technologies to support UK high streets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb29c66-2fde-401d-9b55-9e56bac12ea4 |
| 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 | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,742 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## 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 May 2019 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb29c66-2fde-401d-9b55-9e56bac12ea4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb29c66-2fde-401d-9b55-9e56bac12ea4
  1st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c328f81-7931-405b-985e-0d313b4b2915
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