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Thameslink Evaluation

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the "Thameslink Evaluation" contract. This falls under the industry category of market research services (CPV 79310000). The selective procurement method was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24 July 2023, and the contract period is set from 11 September 2023 to 8 June 2025. Key delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £199,536.25 GBP, was awarded to Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd, with the award status being active as of 31 August 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to a significant government project, fostering business growth. Although the awarded supplier is a large company, SMEs that specialise in market research services and are capable of delivering comprehensive evaluations across multiple locations would have been well-suited for this contract. Businesses entering similar future tenders can gain exposure and build their portfolio by engaging with notable clients such as the Department for Transport, enhancing their credibility and business scope in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Thameslink Evaluation

Notice Description

Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-037b8202-e3e4-42ff-b435-52bc511f52e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966c30d1-b33b-457c-bcde-87ca1394d857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,536 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,536 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 8 Jun 2025 1-2 years
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
dftprocurement@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

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

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