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title: "T0331 TRSS0052 - Provision of Research into Drivers' Hours and Working Time"
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# T0331 TRSS0052 - Provision of Research into Drivers' Hours and Working Time

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f756e952-2fd1-48cb-87f8-726ea8d1db6a

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "T0331 TRSS0052 - Provision of Research into Drivers' Hours and Working Time". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and is taking place in England. The tender is now in the award stage, having been completed on 5th July 2022, and the awarded contract has a total value of £125,373.22. The contract period commenced on the same day and is set to conclude on 5th January 2023. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 9th June 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport research, safety analysis, or regulatory impacts, particularly those focusing on commercial freight drivers. SMEs within the research and consultancy sector would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender specifically encourages participation from smaller entities. Companies with expertise in assessing regulatory effectiveness and exploring operational impacts in the logistics industry may find this contract aligns closely with their service offerings.

## Notice

The main objectives of this work are: a) to assess the effectiveness of existing regulations on drivers' hours and working time in mitigating the road safety risk of fatigue related incidents for commercial freight vehicle drivers, and b) to explore the impacts of relaxations to aspects of the drivers' hours rules on both drivers and haulage operators. Further, the work should consider the appropriateness of the rules for drivers whereby driving does not constitute their main work duties, with a particular focus on volumetric concrete mixers and abnormal indivisible loads. It should be noted that the scope of this work is limited to goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes; passenger service vehicles are excluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfa24a2-2217-4c34-88b4-4aea0dfa1109 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2022 - 5 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,373 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfa24a2-2217-4c34-88b4-4aea0dfa1109

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfa24a2-2217-4c34-88b4-4aea0dfa1109
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c55134d1-b4bd-4314-a603-e3e769aee048
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