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title: "T0272 TRSS0051 Update of Local Transport Note 1/97 Oct 2021"
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# T0272 TRSS0051 Update of Local Transport Note 1/97 Oct 2021

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee9ddc81-4127-460b-9fbc-5b8080a067fa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "T0272 TRSS0051 Update of Local Transport Note 1/97 Oct 2021" is being conducted by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the category of research and development services, specifically relating to consultancy services aimed at drafting government guidance for bus priority in England. The procurement method is selective, with the current stage being completed following the award on 29 March 2022. The total contract value is £66,554.21, and the contract period is set from 29 March 2022 to 31 December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consultancies, particularly those with expertise in transport research and policy development, to expand their portfolio and engage with government entities. Given that the supplier Arup has already been awarded the contract, it may also encourage competitors to strengthen their proposals for future research contracts related to local transport initiatives. Businesses, particularly those operating in consultancy and research sectors, will find potential avenues for collaboration or partnership with local authorities following the insights derived from this research.

## Notice

The purpose of this research is to inform and direct [the updating of] government guidance to Local Authorities (LAs) for bus priority in England. This research will culminate in drafting the guidance for LAs on bus priority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4664b44e-160f-4047-b6cf-c2dce3ec7567 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,554 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,554 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 29 Mar 2022 at 16:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4664b44e-160f-4047-b6cf-c2dce3ec7567
- 29 Mar 2022 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4664b44e-160f-4047-b6cf-c2dce3ec7567

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4664b44e-160f-4047-b6cf-c2dce3ec7567
  29th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b22584d7-821f-4733-8bd3-1316f98aa110
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