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title: "Learner and Novice Driver Focus Groups - Research Project"
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# Learner and Novice Driver Focus Groups - Research Project

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5bbc14b-6ec6-4b2c-ba0b-9447ef03c6ac

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, "Learner and Novice Driver Focus Groups - Research Project," was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on market research services within the UK. This contract, valued at £25,000, aimed to enhance the preparation of novice drivers for their practical driving tests and improve their post-test safety. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 6 October 2016. The awarded contract commenced on 1 November 2016 and is set to conclude on 31 January 2017, underlining the importance of timely participation in similar future tenders.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with experience in driving behaviour studies or road safety projects. Companies that can effectively analyse and promote enhanced driving practices will find this contract aligns with their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those looking to expand their research capabilities within the transport sector, are well-positioned to compete in forthcoming contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

Novice drivers in the six months following passing the practical driving test, are involved in a disproportionately high number of accidents . However, evidence shows that the more practice learners do prior to taking a test, the safer they are post-test . In safety terms, there are good reasons for encouraging learner drivers to be better prepared both for their driving test and for driving independently once they have passed the test. Whilst learner drivers are naturally keen to pass their test as quickly as possible, the Authority want to encourage a culture of taking the practical driving test when the candidate is judged ready, rather than simply as soon as possible. Currently fewer than half of candidates pass the practical driving test first time. The Authority would like to improve that figure, and will encourage learner drivers to apply for their test when they are truly ready for independent driving. Current evidence suggests that the proportionally higher collision rates for young and novice drivers' when compared to other groups of drivers, can be attributed to two primary factors: inexperience and attitude. Current evidence also suggests that more supervised on-road practice is linked to fewer road traffic collisions amongst novice drivers. The Authority are looking at ways to encourage learner drivers to broaden their pre-test driving experience, to include a wider variety of different roads and situations. The Authority also want to ensure that when learners book and take a practical test the system meets their needs, as customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/314989d0-b94f-44cb-a122-6c254fdc9f8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/314989d0-b94f-44cb-a122-6c254fdc9f8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/314989d0-b94f-44cb-a122-6c254fdc9f8f
  7th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f277a6a-1b2c-4d74-a5eb-9666bb222ee6
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86dd0423-beb5-4403-a376-3485cd746746
  Call off contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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