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DfT PHD Studentships & Internships Scheme

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently completed the procurement process for the "DfT PHD Studentships & Internships Scheme" under the Research services category. The tender was conducted as an open procedure below the threshold, with a total contract value of £15,197.34. The contract period started on 28th November 2022 and will end on 28th December 2022. The buying organisation is based in London, England, with the contract's delivery addresses including various locations across the United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Connected Places Catapult Services on 10th September 2022.

This awarded contract by the Department for Transport presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering services in the research sector, to grow through collaboration with the contracting authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement, with a focus on delivering specialised services to support the internships scheme. Businesses interested in research services and student-focused initiatives can leverage the experience gained from participating in similar competitive processes to enhance their capabilities and contribute to the development of innovative solutions within the sector.

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Notice Title

DfT PHD Studentships & Internships Scheme

Notice Description

Payment for initial services of set up of contract for student internships that subsequently did not award to contract due to discrepancies within specification on costings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-022aeb46-d2b1-45ae-ae1e-b7a6a2f778ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edada2e-8175-4aff-99e3-0c8ab917b56d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,197 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,197 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2022 - 28 Dec 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurements@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT SERVICES

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