--- title: "C065/2024/2025 - Evaluation of the Restricted Road: 20 mph Speed Limit" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150879" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150879" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150879.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150879.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-05-13" --- # C065/2024/2025 - Evaluation of the Restricted Road: 20 mph Speed Limit Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150879 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150879) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150879.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has completed the award stage of a procurement process entitled "C065/2024/2025 - Evaluation of the Restricted Road: 20 mph Speed Limit," under the services category of research services. The contract was awarded on 13 May 2025 to Alma Economics Limited, a London-based supplier. This procurement aimed at evaluating the implementation and impact of a policy that reduces the speed limit on restricted roads in Wales from 30 mph to 20 mph, effective since 17 September 2023. The primary focus is on road safety, travel behaviour change, air quality improvement, and carbon emission reduction. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and evaluation sector, particularly those with experience in policy impact assessment and community studies. Organisations equipped with capabilities in collecting and analysing data related to transport, road safety, and public health will find themselves well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The project requires comprehensive analysis and outcome evaluations, fostering a conducive environment for specialised firms to demonstrate expertise and expand their footprint within public sector research services. ## Notice Award - CCS Research & Insight DPS - RM6126The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 reduces the general speed limit for restricted roads from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour in Wales. The Order came into effect on the 17th of September 2023.The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 was introduced by Welsh Government to:* Reduce the average speed of vehicles on restricted roads.* Reduce the number of people being killed or seriously injured because of road traffic collisions.* Encourage a change in travel behaviour, e.g. from private car to walking and cycling* Reduce the dominance of motor vehicles in vehicle/pedestrian interactions.* Maintain or improve local air quality.* Reduce carbon emissions from transport (e.g. less non-exhaust particulate pollution (PM2 & PM10) associated with less brake wear, tyre wear and road abrasion).The purpose of the contract is to commission an evaluation of the Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit).The aims of the evaluation are:* To review and update existing evidence around the relationship between 20mph and reducing collisions, injuries and improving quality of life.* To review the effectiveness, efficiency and implementation of the Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit) policy.* To assess the extent to which the policies aims have been achieved, and the extent to which any observed changes can be attributed to the policy.* To provide evidence of the outcomes and impact of the policy for individuals and communities.* Assess the value for money of the policy.The above aims should be met through a literature review and answering process, outcome and impact evaluation objectives. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150879 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 13 May 2025 at 16:47 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150879 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://www.almaeconomics.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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