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TROO0441 Rail Research Quantitative Call off contract

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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14 Jan 2025 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the "TROO0441 Rail Research Quantitative Call-off contract," under the industry category of Market Research Services (CPV code 79310000). This call-off contract is part of a framework agreement, with a total value of £800,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was selective, and the tender went through its finalisation phase with the contract period scheduled from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2027. The awarded research contract will enable DfT to commission robust quantitative surveys targeting several groups such as the general public, rail network users, and specific rail user subgroups across various geographical regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs in the market research sector. Companies specialising in quantitative research, public transport consultancy, and broader survey services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract's extensive scope covering a range of geographic areas and user demographics allows for substantial business growth and expansion in the public transportation consulting field. Large-scale research firms like Savanta, which secured the contract, demonstrate the competitive nature and the high standards required for delivering quality research that informs public policy and service improvements within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TROO0441 Rail Research Quantitative Call off contract

Notice Description

The research will be to enable the Authority to commission robust quantitative surveys with various groups, including but not limited to, the general public and businesses; users of the GB surface rail network; and specific groups of rail users - for example, disabled passengers, users of specific routes, specific Train Operating Companies (TOCs), or in specific regions. More broadly, the Authority will use the contract to commission any quantitative research relevant to rail and the rail industry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c799754-7e96-482b-9f59-ede133d1a0ac
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SAVANTA

Further Information

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