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title: "SC 20005 Kent Strategic Modelling Custodianship"
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# SC 20005 Kent Strategic Modelling Custodianship

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8efabe4-f343-4a9c-a8ab-cf49d33829f4

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Kent County Council, focusing on the "SC 20005 Kent Strategic Modelling Custodianship" project. This initiative falls under the services category of transport systems consultancy and is taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an estimated contract value of £16 million, although there is no guaranteed expenditure. The contract period is set to last from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2026, with possibilities for extensions. Interested suppliers were invited to register via the Kent Business Portal during the tender period, which ended on November 19, 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in strategic modelling and data analysis. Given the scope of the project, businesses involved in transport infrastructure, policy development, and modelling technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can provide innovative solutions and support to enhance transport network resilience and efficiency across Kent.

## Notice

Interested suppliers should register interest via Kent Business Portal, any supplier registering an interest will automatically receive the SSQ. Address - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ A strategic transport model is a mathematical representation of all or part of a transport system. It is used to evaluate existing conditions and to project future effects and needs. An increasing emphasis on the interaction between transport modes, travel choices and the need for a more transparent approach to scheme appraisal and selection has made transport modelling an integral part of the appraisal process. A strategic, multimodal transport VISUM model is under construction for the geographical area of the County of Kent. This will enable the Employer to have a better understanding of the wider Kent transport network, to identify hotspots and to test potential policy. Working with District authorities, the model will also enable testing of scheme options and land-use scenarios. The model will also create a platform which, with further development, will enable near real-time information, including mobile phone data and other digital data sources, to be used to respond to incidents which are building or predicted to build on the network. Subsequently, the Employer will be able to take action to mitigate them, improving network resilience. The Strategic Modelling Contract 2020 is for the provision of a consultancy service to manage and run the Countywide Strategic Transport Model on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) in accordance with the Contract Scope. This contract will enable scenario testing to inform transport and land use policy, to identify schemes and provide inputs to other business cases. The modelling outputs will supply the County Council with expert advice to allow the Council to plan and design new highway and transport infrastructure, inform policy, comply with their statutory obligations as the Highway Authority and support KCC's strategic objectives. The estimated contract value is circa PS16m but with no guaranteed expenditure. It is envisaged that there will be an ongoing maintenance fee for updating the model and there will also be a number of separate commissions for strategic transport modelling. The expected duration of the contract is still under review and is likely to be something like circa 5 years + 5 years with a possible + 2 years - note this is not yet agreed or confirmed Whilst the contract will be with KCC a proportion of the expenditure (strategic modelling) is expected to come via District Authorities and possibly third party developers who will be able to access the contract via formal access agreements and engage directly with the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cc09d2-0059-403f-929a-1f0735f4a926 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cc09d2-0059-403f-929a-1f0735f4a926
- 20 Oct 2020 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/773e02f9-70c2-496a-a13f-67dcac5768a4
- 19 Oct 2020 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a836ed-2883-484c-85b8-b7ab50944958
- 19 Oct 2020 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542f3a29-f83d-463c-84a3-3ad332b20080

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cc09d2-0059-403f-929a-1f0735f4a926
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/773e02f9-70c2-496a-a13f-67dcac5768a4
  20th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a836ed-2883-484c-85b8-b7ab50944958
  19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542f3a29-f83d-463c-84a3-3ad332b20080
  19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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