Transport Smart Data Scheme Discovery Research

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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16 Jun 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process governed by the Department for Business and Trade has reached the award stage for the project titled "Transport Smart Data Scheme Discovery Research." Focused on research and development consultancy services, this tender addresses the feasibility and design of a transport smart data scheme in the UK. The procurement, under the selective methodology via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, has been completed with a contract value of £155,098. The project, which began on 12th June 2026, is set to conclude by 12th March 2027, with work covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others.

This tender provides promising opportunities for businesses specialising in data ecosystem mapping, economic modelling, and monitoring and evaluation baseline services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the tender’s suitability for these entities. The procurement allows these businesses to enhance their portfolios and expand their influence within the public sector through association with a significant government initiative led by the Department for Business and Trade.

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Notice Title

Transport Smart Data Scheme Discovery Research

Notice Description

Transport Smart Data Scheme Discovery Research - Data ecosystem mapping, Data Standards, Economic Modelling and M&E Baseline. This will focus on investigating the feasibility and design of a transport Smart Data scheme in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e9c9613-6238-4e4d-b3c0-5c9e5c719e8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fa10dab-61a6-43f6-8dba-87bef2541236
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,098 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,098 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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