T0674 Network Development Technical Partner 2021-24 2b

Tender description

The following tasks are those that are required to complete this delivery work package i.e. production of multiple study reports. Please note that this phase builds on the scope of works set out in the initial contract. The section below attempts to summarise the full service being sought from suppliers, with more detailed description of the specific tasks listed in the later tables. The timelines are indicative based on current understanding of the process and any suggested hours/staff level involvement/number of meetings are indicative to help the tender submission. Where specific guidance is not given the supplier should explain any assumptions made in the methodology proposed. The overall project level scope of this study programme is to deliver, on a flexible basis, and as necessary the following technical services: 1. PCF Stage 0 studies 2. PCF 0 follow on work, which consists of additional technical services to assist NPD in responding to requests from our stakeholders for additional evidence 3. Pre-PCF 0 early investigation work as to the potential case for a study 4. Strategic studies 5. Programmatic assessments 6. Technical services as needed for the pipeline of RIS candidate projects going through early PCF stages. 7. The development of long-term strategies building on broad ranging transport research We will require the Consultant to align with the following: 1. Meet an agreed set of key milestones for each allocated study/workstream 2. Ensure spend is within agreed budget 3. Demonstrate efficiencies in programme and project management 4. Demonstrate an approach that will assist NPD in achieving the partnership aims listed in section 2 5. The Consultant's performance will be monitored in accordance with National Highways "Collaborative Performance Framework" (CPF). This will be used to: - Determine level of achievement of pre-defined outcomes within known timeframes and to cost - Ensure appropriate Consultant conduct and drive improved performance As part of our collaborative target for this commission it is expected that the Consultant and National Highways would both score a minimum of 6 for performance management reporting, and that both parties will aim for their performance scores to improve at the second bi-annual CPF assessment point, and again at any subsequent reviews should the end date of this commission extend to a further review.