Tender

Internships & PhD Studentships

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

07 Jun 2022 at 08:16

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Jun 2022 at 08:15

Tender Notice
Tender

31 May 2022 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the active Tender stage for their initiative titled "Internships & PhD Studentships". This programme, classified under Research and Development Services, aims to enhance DfT's strategic priorities through impactful science, innovation, and technology. The tender period will conclude on 15 July 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 5 September 2022 and extend until 30 August 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £400,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement method used for this initiative is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested parties across locations including the UK and beyond.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can engage with academic institutions and understand the complexities of government operations. Businesses with expertise in recruitment, training, and consultancy within the realms of education and research will find this tender beneficial for expanding their market presence. By collaborating with the DfT, selected suppliers will not only contribute to important policy-making efforts but also gain invaluable exposure and experience in the public sector, fostering long-term growth avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internships & PhD Studentships

Notice Description

The Science, Innovation and Technology (ScITech) directorate within DfT aims to enable the successful delivery of DfT's Strategic Priorities through timely, usable and impactful Science, Innovation and Technology in the form of solutions, advice and challenge. It achieves this through a focus on the three pillars of the DfT Science Plan: people, partnerships and purpose. As part of a ScITech's programme to broaden access to expertise across DfT to support policy making and delivery, as well as to help grow and support the academic transport community, we are establishing a programme of postgraduate internships and PhD studentships. These will provide: Interns: to conduct short, independent research projects of between 3-6 months on key areas of departmental priority PhDs: programmes of focused study on areas of particular need within DfT or in a specific area where DfT is keen to grow capability. These two routes to work with early-stage academic researchers will provide DfT with access to a wide pool of academic expertise and support the development of the talent pipeline for DfT and the wider transport Research & Development sector. The aim is for this work to benefit both DfT and the academic student and their institution. DfT will have access to expertise and talent not otherwise available, and work on topics that might not otherwise be taken forward. The student in return gains an insight into how government works, how policy is developed and implemented and the types of evidence and research needed. They will experience working life for civil servants, including communicating to senior policy officials for impact and working at pace. The Authority seeks to develop, manage and deliver the process on the department's behalf. This will include recruiting and placing interns with teams across DfT and developing and recruiting PhD studentships. We need a supplier who can reach out across a wide range of academic institutions, ensuring fairness and allowing DfT to better meet our diversity and inclusion goals Additional information: This requirement is being managed by the Department's Procurement Portal (MyCommercial). If you are not currently registered, please complete your registration in order to participate. Support with regard to registration is available via the MyCommercial homepage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe78e982-4643-4691-9ad9-d8ecec54af99
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 30 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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