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title: "S30025 CVIP Programme Development for RIS3"
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# S30025 CVIP Programme Development for RIS3

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edea5ab5-1024-470d-b29d-a222e23ee3b2

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## Summary

The procurement process led by National Highways, based in Birmingham, involves the development of the CVIP Programme for the RIS3. The initiative falls under the industry category of development consultancy services (CPV: 73220000) and is aimed at furthering the Road to Zero Harm plan. The contract has been awarded to Ove Arup, commencing on 29th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. Valued at £50,000, the project extends across diverse locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender was processed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage as of 30th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training, education, and compliance services related to commercial vehicle operations. Companies able to contribute expertise in accident prevention and best practices for 'at work drivers' will find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the procurement's emphasis on proactive engagement and best practice design, it is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative consultancy services in transport safety and compliance sector. The strategic partnership with a large-scale supplier like Ove Arup highlights the value of collaboration between companies of varying scales to address sector-specific challenges effectively.

## Notice

This work supports the Road to Zero Harm plan, specifically around guidance, training and compliance for commercial vehicles. The work delivered under this task will be used as a template for delivery in-house every year during the RIS3 period. Training, education, guidance, engagement and promotion is a key element to embedding best practice across 'at work drivers' (car, van, HGV). At National Highways, the Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention (CVIP) team which includes the Driving for Better Business programme are responsible for identifying the key causes of incidents involving commercial vehicles and implementing interventions to help reduce the number of commercial vehicle related incidents that take place. Each year, the team are required to review trends and data, engage with the "driving at work" industry, review legislation changes to identify the requirements to be completed for the proceeding year. Key to the success of this workstream is the ability to be proactive in identifying key issues and concerns and design, develop and promote best practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae4b3a5-52a3-4fdc-a78a-21e23c85af63 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | OVE ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae4b3a5-52a3-4fdc-a78a-21e23c85af63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae4b3a5-52a3-4fdc-a78a-21e23c85af63
  30th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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