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title: "T0195 TRSS0047 Compulsory Urban Consolidation Centres (CUCC) Trial Preparatory Research"
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# T0195 TRSS0047 Compulsory Urban Consolidation Centres (CUCC) Trial Preparatory Research

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b895b377-2399-4487-9430-0aebdac4ac31

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "T0195 TRSS0047 Compulsory Urban Consolidation Centres (CUCC) Trial Preparatory Research" was conducted by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services with a contract value of £145,000.99. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 7th April 2022 and is set to conclude on 7th April 2023, following the award announced on 11th April 2022. The tender aimed to establish criteria for a trial of compulsory consolidation centres, which is essential for future operations and impacts assessments.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in vital preparatory research that could inform future initiatives in urban consolidation. Companies with expertise in logistics, urban planning, or relevant research and consultancy services would be well-placed to contribute. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have the potential to enhance their profiles and build relationships with Highways England, positioning themselves for future contracts related to urban transportation and consolidation strategies.

## Notice

This project is solely to research and identify the necessary criteria for establishing a viable compulsory consolidation centre. As the future trial itself will evidence the impacts, risks and benefits of a CUCC, it is important that this project establishes the requirements for conducting a successful trial, such as the legislative changes needed to allow it to operate successfully, the resources required to set up and run the operation and how site selection for a future trial should be conducted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b0e533-4ba3-450e-b965-0ba9d5f884a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2022 - 7 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 11 Apr 2022 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b0e533-4ba3-450e-b965-0ba9d5f884a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b0e533-4ba3-450e-b965-0ba9d5f884a3
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d2b1bcc-d7d1-448f-82f8-e652050db65b
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