Task Validation

A Contract Award Notice
by DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
1 year
Value
£236K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
23 Feb 2024
Delivery
01 Feb 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
Deadline
30 Jan 2024 17:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

The Authority requires a study to investigate user interactions with APS vehicles and interfaces in a real world setting in order to understand their requirements when performing journey tasks.The Authority requires a human factors/ergonomics approach to investigate user interactions with APS vehicles and interfaces in a real world setting in order to perform journey tasks. Mixed methods techniques will be needed to gather information regarding tasks alongside a qualitative understanding of user experiences during these tasks. The Authority requires focus on passengers of a self-driving bus service, and as such, other types of self-driving vehicle are not included in the scope. The characteristics of participants to be included must be carefully curated in order to ensure representation across a number of categories as detailed in 3.2 and 6.4. Participants must provide feedback on their experiences across their entire journey from end-to-end.

Award Detail

1 Edinburgh Napier University (None)
  • Value: £235,614

CPV Codes

  • 73110000 - Research services

Other Information

n/a Redacted_CounterSigned Mid-Tier_Award_Form.pdf

Reference

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