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title: "Network Management Duty: Policy Discovery"
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# Network Management Duty: Policy Discovery

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5027e32-9a18-4596-b2aa-8fc7e2ae2388

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for "Network Management Duty: Policy Discovery" to PA Consulting Services Limited. The contract falls under the research and development services category with a value of £300,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 29th August 2022, and the contract period is from 29th September 2022 to 22nd December 2022. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity offers SMEs a chance to participate in providing network management solutions for traffic authorities in the UK. Businesses in the research and development services industry can compete for this contract to support the Department for Transport's goal of updating guidance to align with current imperatives like decarbonisation and technological advancements. SMEs with expertise in policy discovery and technology innovation are well-suited to engage in this contract opportunity.

## Notice

Traffic authorities have a duty to manage their road network under section 16 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and secure the expeditious movement of traffic. Traffic includes pedestrians. The DfT issues statutory guidance to authorities on the techniques of network management or any other matter relating to the duty. Authorities must have regard to this guidance. It was last published in 2004. The DfT has committed to updating the guidance to reflect the current imperatives of decarbonisation, encouraging healthier forms for transport and emphasis on technology. DfT require a Discovery to identify the scope of the guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ed298c-5df7-4a65-84cd-64fdc95ce241 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2022 - 22 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2022 at 07:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ed298c-5df7-4a65-84cd-64fdc95ce241

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ed298c-5df7-4a65-84cd-64fdc95ce241
  6th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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