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title: "Evaluation of Scheme Forecasting"
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# Evaluation of Scheme Forecasting

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea14e213-8815-4bf1-9945-8e2bc0a9d9e5

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## Summary

Highways England has conducted a tender process for the project titled "Evaluation of Scheme Forecasting," which is categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement was initiated to develop research into the effectiveness of full variable demand models compared to fixed demand or elasticity models. The tender period ended on 20th October 2016, with the awarded contract valued at £38,963.62, covering the contract period from 21st October 2016 to 31st March 2017. The contract has been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners, based in Solihull, England.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in engineering consultancy and analytics, to expand their services in the public sector. Companies with expertise in demand modelling, research methodologies, and data analysis would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The awarded contract highlights the potential for large-scale firms to contribute to important infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom, thus fostering growth and innovation in this domain.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for the provision of services to conduct research into the benefits of, and need for, full variable demand models (VDMs), compared with alternative approaches of fixed demand or elasticity models. This work will build upon the research undertaken on behalf of Highways England last year, reported in June 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abed41f5-8bd6-48fd-9e9c-c6121644371b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,963 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,963 |
| 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 AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS (ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2016 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abed41f5-8bd6-48fd-9e9c-c6121644371b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abed41f5-8bd6-48fd-9e9c-c6121644371b
  1st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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