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title: "Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Benefits and reporting"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Benefits and reporting

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bc4611d-2513-42b8-bf04-ef905fd5ea3b

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## Summary

Highways England has recently awarded a contract for improvements to Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) on the strategic road network, valued at £149,764. The procurement process, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, involved a selective tendering method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 3rd May 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020. The work is based in the North East region of England and aims to analyse data for benefits realisation, develop a benefits dashboard, and provide ongoing support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and organisations specialised in traffic management and data analysis to expand their business. Relevant companies, particularly those with experience in providing research and consultancy services, can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities in enhancing road safety and customer insights in transportation. By participating in such projects, they can foster relationships with Highways England and potentially unlock further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The business is currently undertaking a programme of improvements to variable speed limits (VSLs) on the strategic road network, to improve the appropriateness of mandatory and advisory VSLs based on safety and customer insight. As part of the VSLs programme and based on key recommended improvements from the comprehensive review of VSLs, this project will provide consultant support for: Analysis of data for benefits realisation for VSLs programme and its individual initiatives. Development of a benefits dashboard for VSLs programme. Support to maintain and update dashboard, including reporting. Any further customer insight as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae60cb3-0dd5-46a8-9a7a-1eaa27dd4cdf |
| 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 | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,764 |
| 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

- 3 May 2019 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae60cb3-0dd5-46a8-9a7a-1eaa27dd4cdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae60cb3-0dd5-46a8-9a7a-1eaa27dd4cdf
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d42e358-d9a5-4465-9d27-2763c7af7344
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