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title: "S30018 Development of new Lead Safety Indicators analysis testing and validation"
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# S30018 Development of new Lead Safety Indicators analysis testing and validation

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe5927e3-225b-4f07-9845-89d93e91ef89

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "S30018 Development of new Lead Safety Indicators analysis testing and validation" was conducted by National Highways, focusing on development consultancy services. This project involves the creation and validation of Lead Safety Indicators, aiming to enhance organisational performance metrics. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1 on 26th September 2025, with the procurement stage now complete. The contract covers a wide geographic area including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World, and runs from 16th September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the development consultancy services industry, particularly those experienced in safety and performance metric development. With a contract value of GBP 99,981.16, it is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio and gain prominence in public sector projects. Companies with robust testing and validation capabilities and a focus on safety solutions could leverage this project to foster growth and establish a long-term relationship with National Highways.

## Notice

Development of Lead Safety Indicators (LSIs) project (T0631) through a targeted testing and validating stage. In our annual delivery plan for 2024-25, National Highways has committed to developing a set of LSIs. ORR is following progress on this. It is further understood that DfT is expecting at least one lead safety indicator (in addition to the existing iRAP metric) to be added to our formal organisational performance metrics during RIS 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3d5f70-9210-44a1-b726-2e018a8f9cd3 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,981 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,981 |
| 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 | WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3d5f70-9210-44a1-b726-2e018a8f9cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3d5f70-9210-44a1-b726-2e018a8f9cd3
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/606c8506-ed3c-4e74-a1a2-9cb10ad39fc2
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