--- title: "CBC-1378-T-TS Transport Modelling - Modification" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049c8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c8f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-20" --- # CBC-1378-T-TS Transport Modelling - Modification Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049c8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c8f.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has issued a contract modification notice for the previously awarded contract titled "CBC-1378-T-TS Transport Modelling - Modification." The contract pertains to transport systems consultancy services within the services industry category. Located in the UKH25 region, this procurement process concerns variations in the initial contract awarded to AECOM, necessitated due to increased data requirements for updating the Central Bedfordshire and Luton Transport Model (CBLTM). Increasing the original contract value from £277,062 to £415,593, the modification adheres to Regulation 72 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement was executed without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a limited procurement method, and the process is currently in the award stage, with the relevant contract having been signed on 22 March 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport modelling and data consultancy services. Firms with expertise in sophisticated data collection and analysis, particularly those capable of handling high fixed costs like Mobile Network Data, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can ensure compliance with Department for Transport guidelines and those familiar with local plan assessments and transport implications of major developments would find this tender beneficial for growth. The contract's modification underscores a steady demand for enhanced transport models, providing prospects for long-term collaborations and repeat business with regional authorities like Central Bedfordshire Council. ## Notice This is a modification notice to a previous contract award notice. The previous notice is reference 2023/S 000-008263, published 22 March 2023. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463e3b64-aad5-4366-adb0-04fb76958109 We believe Regulation 72 (1) (b) applies. The previous award value was PS277,062. We are increasing this by 50% to PS415,593. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Transport Modelling Services The commission is to update the CBLTM (Central Bedfordshire and Luton Transport Model) to enable it to be fit for purpose to support CBC in reviewing the new Local Plan, and to support the assessment of transport implications of major development in our authority area. Additional information: Reason for variation: The cost of the model update phase (1a) of the contract has increased from PS102k to PS217k. This is due to additional data requirements to rebuild the model. The additional data was necessary to update the model as accurately as possible to meet Department for Transport guidance. The data collection was procured through the contract and included data with high fixed costs, such as Mobile Network Data, which is provided by a third party. Legal justification for modification: The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 allow CBC to vary the value of a contract by up to 50%. Regulation 72 (1)(b) states that: "for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of contractor- (i) cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations procured under the initial procurement, or (ii) would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, provided that any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract " With regards to Regulation 72 (1)(b)(i), a change of contractor at this stage would not be feasible to operate the model on CBC's behalf, as the update of the model under the initial procurement used various sources of data, some of which was subject to separate non-disclosure or licensing agreements that both CBC and AECOM Ltd are party to, including agreements for provision of Mobile Network Data and 'LENNON' rail ticketing data. Under 72 (1)(b)(ii), aside from the fact that another supplier could not operate the model at this stage due to the licensing arrangements explained above, the impact of another consultancy taking over this work would be significant, in that it is unlikely that they would 'accept' the model as their own work without time consuming review (and therefore cost to CBC). The model specification has also been approved by National Highways and any change to supplier/ approach would mean that this process would have to be revisited, a time-consuming process and a cost that that may be unacceptable to National Highways given this work has already been completed. This may also mean that that the model would not be available for the early stages of the assessment of the new Local Plan. Transport modelling is an integral part of the evidence base for a Local Plan and a delay in being able to progress this would be a significant risk to CBC. ### Procurement Information This is a modification to a previous award notice, under Regulation 72(1) (b). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030147-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £415,593 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AECOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030147-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463e3b64-aad5-4366-adb0-04fb76958109 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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