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Co-design and Co-investment Research

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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08 Apr 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract titled "Co-design and Co-investment Research" in the industry category of research services. The contract is valued at £94,630 and commenced on 10th March 2025, with an end date of 9th June 2026. This procurement, conducted under a limited method for competitive quotations below the threshold, targets services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement is complete, with the official contract award date being 10th March 2025, and it was published on 8th April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those that specialise in co-design and co-investment studies. Larger research foundations, similar to the winning supplier, Work Foundation at Lancaster University, would find this tender conducive to expanding their portfolio and influencing strategic urban development projects. Although the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates significant potential for other established research service providers to engage in high-value, impactful projects with major public transport organisations like Transport for London.

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Notice Title

Co-design and Co-investment Research

Notice Description

Contract has been awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c1fc352-d5d9-46e3-af92-949d01c1ea09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e6376-7c0c-4280-84cc-23017bdd80c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£94,630 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORK FOUNDATION AT LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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