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Local Transport Data Collection Alpha/Beta

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 Aug 2025 at 15:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the award stage of its procurement process titled "Local Transport Data Collection Alpha/Beta." This contract is within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under CPV code 72000000. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract was announced on 12th August 2025, following the contract award on 18th July 2025. The contract, valued at £263,239, will run from 14th July 2025 to 13th July 2027. The services are to be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom and other locations, including Europe and beyond.

This tender opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those capable of demonstrating expertise in data collection and software development. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, making this contract a potential growth avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to enter or expand their presence in the public sector IT services market. With the Department for Transport as a key client, successful bidders such as Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited can enhance their portfolio and credibility, paving the way for future collaborations in similar governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Transport Data Collection Alpha/Beta

Notice Description

Contract award notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872a7960-48ca-476f-ba80-19544c46c5ae
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£263,239 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 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 2AA
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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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