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title: "1-973 DfT Transport Technology Forum, Phase Two Work Packages"
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# 1-973 DfT Transport Technology Forum, Phase Two Work Packages

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1cf4a9b-25ba-4d82-b654-7eac4efd75b5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "1-973 DfT Transport Technology Forum, Phase Two Work Packages" has been initiated by Highways England. This contract aims to provide specialist technical services focused on enhancing procurement best practices and addressing cyber security in the transport sector. The contract, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £169,928 and is set to commence on 7 January 2020, concluding on 31 December 2020. The procurement method utilised is selective, wherein suppliers were called off from an existing framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 16 December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in technology and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in procurement and cybersecurity within the transport domain. Businesses that can develop reports, online resources, or research on the barriers to innovation will find this contract well aligned with their capabilities. Engaging with local authorities and understanding the specific needs outlined by Highways England could be key to successfully competing for future contracts in this area.

## 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, in the form of reports and online resources around barriers to innovation, (primarily procurement and cyber risks), and technology community support. This will consist of five packages; - Development of procurement best practice guidance in the form of reports and online resources for local authorities to assist in buying technology and data services and working with SME and micro SME suppliers - Production of the 'Innovation Nation' web service to collate information on government funded transport technology research and development activities - Production of a guide for local authorities covering cyber security risks in the deployment of transport technology and signposting available services and resources. - Completion of research projects on behalf of Innovate UK in the areas of major technology demonstrator opportunities and working relations between local authorities and SME suppliers - Extension of secretariat support for the TTF to cover expanded TTF activity and support for the CONTACT (CONnected Transport local Authority Co-Ordination Team) public sector funders group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a0922-9909-4ad2-873b-62205c4d4ada |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,928 |
| 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 | 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

- 13 Jan 2020 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a0922-9909-4ad2-873b-62205c4d4ada

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a0922-9909-4ad2-873b-62205c4d4ada
  13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8098f059-7a53-422c-8aef-392974c161f2
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