Iterative Design for Kids Streets Interventions

Location

Birmingham

Description

The purpose of this work is to produce a detailed design for the first set of proposed highway changes integral to the "Kids Streets" programme. Kids Streets is a shared flagship strategic priority of the Road Safety (RS) and Active Travel (AT) Commissioners at the West Midlands Combined Authority, enthusiastically backed by Mayor Richard Parker as part of his overall vision of "Journeys for Everyone" across the West Midlands.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
• 60100000 - Road transport services
• 60200000 - Railway transport services
• 60500000 - Space transport services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

PJA have unrivalled knowledge of child -centred street design and have informed the development of government policy and contributed to the national 'Manual for Streets' guidance. PJA's expertise has raised awareness of the potential benefits of such an approach within the WMCA region, explaining how this can support delivery of our accessibility, mobility and safety policy agendas. Therefore, the WMCA is seeking to put a formal agreement in place using a compliant framework for Phil Jones Associates (PJA) to access the consultants practical experience, ensuring an effective trial of the Kids Streets concept and establish continuity across our local authority partners. This will be achieved through the specific tasks outlined in the Scope of Work.