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title: "1-1113 Highway Code Update - Smart Motorways"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85ef33ed-15b4-43c2-910d-c1fa064909bd"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# 1-1113 Highway Code Update - Smart Motorways

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85ef33ed-15b4-43c2-910d-c1fa064909bd

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## Summary

Highways England is initiating a procurement process for the project titled "1-1113 Highway Code Update - Smart Motorways," aimed at obtaining specialist technical consultancy services. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development, with a total value of £106,655.27. The contract period commenced on 22nd June 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2020. This award, part of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, is currently in the award stage, and the submission deadline for the tender was 11th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and technical services related to transport safety and development. As the project involves updating the Highway Code in response to government findings, firms with expertise in road safety, traffic management, or regulatory compliance will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The engagement of large-scale suppliers indicates a demand for substantial experience and resources, making this a potential growth avenue for established players within the industry.

## Notice

Highways England is procuring specialist technical consultancy services to support the review and update of the "Highway Code" in respect to smart motorways safety in response to the Department for Transport (DfT) Evidence Stocktake and Action Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d9b7c6-63e5-431c-bbf5-19cf859a094b |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,655 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| 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

- 24 Jun 2020 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d9b7c6-63e5-431c-bbf5-19cf859a094b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d9b7c6-63e5-431c-bbf5-19cf859a094b
  24th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69cf7086-56f4-4968-a9f5-2584fbf50af9
  n/a

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