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title: "Vulnerable User RADs"
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# Vulnerable User RADs

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc9d9f95-b859-43f2-9fcc-ad97b25a7a85

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "Vulnerable User RADs" issued by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £184,964. The tender was initiated on 17th May 2018 and completed on the same day, following a contract period from 17th May 2018 to 31st January 2020. The procurement was undertaken using a tender initiation type, although specific procurement method details are not applicable for this case.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services or consultancy related to vulnerable user design. Companies capable of updating and collating design requirements within the transport sector, particularly those with expertise in compliance with documentation standards such as the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD), would find themselves well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. This type of work often calls for experienced firms that understand the nuances of public procurement processes and the evolving requirements for user-centric approaches in public services.

## Notice

The task will produce a new Vulnerable User Design RAD which will collate and refresh all existing Vulnerable User design requirements and advice contained within the DMRB into a single document. Additionally the task will carry out a format update of HD 42. These new documents will comply with the current version of the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD) in terms of style and content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6771b920-97eb-41be-a058-9181e0d8625e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £184,964 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,964 |
| 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 | ATKINS/CH2M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 May 2018 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6771b920-97eb-41be-a058-9181e0d8625e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6771b920-97eb-41be-a058-9181e0d8625e
  17th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83cd5f4b-c7b2-4e8e-b002-bc00bec70c19
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