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Research Framework for DfT Roads Directorate (LRTA & REME)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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08 Mar 2023 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a Research Framework contract to 3 suppliers, with a total value of £5,000,000. The contract period is between March 6, 2023, and March 5, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on January 25, 2023. The contracting parties include DfT as the buyer and National Centre for Social Research, Frontier Economics Ltd, and Ipsos as the awarded suppliers. The contract delivery addresses are in various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This Research Framework tender by the DfT Roads Directorate offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the research sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations could find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The awarded contract aims to support research services within the transport industry, providing a chance for diversification and collaboration with reputable organisations like the DfT. Businesses ready to handle complex frameworks and deliver quality research outcomes are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Framework for DfT Roads Directorate (LRTA & REME)

Notice Description

Multiple supplier Framework - awarded to 3 suppliers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d433c7f-f63c-433d-9085-dee2dc1a428a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce96427-b9e4-4869-b0d9-5ae924021e55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2027 4-5 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
3
Supplier Names

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

IPSOS

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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