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title: "T0679 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 1"
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# T0679 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 1

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90699498-10ab-46d2-a014-045e2ab925c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T0679 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 1" has been concluded by National Highways, located in Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services, with a contract value of £314,000. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, dated 2nd July 2025. The contract is set to span from 2nd July 2025 until 31st March 2027, and it involves work within the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those firms specialising in providing technical support in road safety measures and consultancy services. Suitable candidates for this contract include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality assurances in road geometry and traffic sign standards. The appointed supplier, Atkins Jacobs Joint Venture, exemplifies the kind of large-scale enterprise capable of fulfilling such requirements, highlighting the competitive nature of this field. With the emphasis on 'right first time' execution and the potential for collaboration with a leading agency like National Highways, businesses entering this domain can significantly enhance their portfolio and industry reputation.

## Notice

National Highways is looking for the provision of technical support services to provide technical assurance and advice, including the review of Departures from Standards and applications for non-prescribed traffic sign Authorisations. The overarching objective of this Work Package is to assist the Safer Roads Design (SRD) team in its delivery of key performance measures through a 'right first time' approach. This will be achieved through the following: - Reviewing departures from standards relating to road geometry and traffic sign/signal/VMS gantry positioning and providing a recommendation to the relevant SRD team specialist/Authorising Signatory within agreed timescales and to the required high quality; - Supporting the SRD team Designated Responsible Officers and other SRD team specialists by reviewing applications for non-prescribed traffic signs in accordance with the Department for Transport (the department) and National Highways procedures, within agreed timetables; - Providing specialist technical advice to support Operations Directorate, Major Projects, Service Providers, and the UK construction industry and facilitating external support where required to provide national expert guidance, and - Acting as a trusted business partner to internal and external clients and our customers by providing timely, high-quality advice on road safety issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf2611-00a8-49c7-8075-cf7478aeaab0 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,661 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | ATKINS JACOBS JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf2611-00a8-49c7-8075-cf7478aeaab0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf2611-00a8-49c7-8075-cf7478aeaab0
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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