UK7 Rural road segmentation research - phase 2
DfTc - Department for TransportEstimated Value
£99,396 – £0
Deadline
4 June 2026
Published
16 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
This research aims to build on previous work published by the RAC Foundation (https://www.racfoundation.org/research/safety/rural-road-... ) to develop a more detailed set of road categories in rural areas.
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The RAC Foundation is commissioning research to expand on their previous rural road safety work by creating a more detailed classification system for different types of rural roads. This is a research project for organisations with expertise in road safety, data analysis, and rural road characteristics.
Requirements
- Experience building on or extending previous published research
- Expertise in road safety analysis and rural road classification
- Ability to develop detailed road categorisation systems
- Access to or ability to work with road data and safety metrics
- Understanding of rural road characteristics and safety issues
- Capability to deliver research outputs suitable for publication
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Review and analyse the RAC Foundation's existing rural road segmentation research
- Develop an expanded and more detailed set of road categories specifically for rural areas
- Conduct data analysis to support the new categorisation system
- Document findings and create research outputs for publication
- Provide recommendations for how the new road categories can be applied or used
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the linked RAC Foundation research first — you need to understand what 'phase 1' already covered to know what 'phase 2' should build on. This isn't a standalone project.
- 2Look for the full tender documents (not just this summary) which will specify the budget, timeline, and exact scope — the description here is brief.
- 3Watch for whether they want desk-based research only, or if fieldwork/data collection is expected — this changes cost and complexity significantly.
- 4Note that 'road categories' likely means creating a taxonomy or framework — understand whether this is theoretical work or needs to be tested in the field.
- 5Check if they're asking for a final deliverable that's publication-ready or just research findings — RAC Foundation publishes, so quality standards may be high.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is research work — if you're a small consultancy or research firm with road safety expertise, you could bid alone or team up with universities or data specialists for credibility. Check if subcontracting parts (e.g. statistical analysis) to specialists could strengthen your bid.
- Emphasise any previous experience you have with transport safety research, local authority road data, or published work — demonstrating you can deliver publication-quality outputs is critical here.
- Consider whether you need specialist software or data access (e.g. accident statistics, road network data) — factor these costs in and flag any data availability issues early in your proposal.
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DfTc - Department for TransportKey Dates
Published
16 June 2026
Submission deadline
4 June 2026
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