Planning

Prior Information Notice - Use of Novel Data Sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

29 Feb 2024 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a Prior Information Notice titled "Use of Novel Data Sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours". This procurement opportunity aims to collect and analyse data on travel behaviours and transport user personas for policy-making in the Transport sector. The tender involves creating a dataset, proof of concept analysis tool, a feasibility study, and a summary report. Key dates include a procurement launch in March 2024, tender return deadline in April 2024, and contract award in May 2024. The maximum budget for this contract is £295,000 (GBP).

This tender by DfT presents an opportunity for businesses providing IT services, data analysis services, research and development services, and market research to demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Suppliers need to be prepared to use novel data sources to analyse transport behaviours and should register on DfT's Jaggaer platform to participate. The tender process is expected to be competitive, with a focus on innovative solutions and expertise in collecting and analysing diverse data sources.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Use of Novel Data Sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice - Department for Transport: Use of novel data sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is for information only and is intended to assist Potential Suppliers with preparation to submit a bid for a potential upcoming procurement opportunity. It is intended that this will be run via an Open Procedure and published on both Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service. Requirement The Department for Transport (DfT), acting on behalf of the UK Government, is working on a potential procurement to collect and analyse data relating to travel behaviours and transport user personas, and on the potential application of Digital Twins on policy making in the Transport sector. This requirement will seek to appoint a Supplier to demonstrate a proof of concept for using novel data sources (including mobile data, GPS, surveys or a combination of data sources) to produce an analysis of transport behaviours of different groups of transport users identified through cluster analysis, and how those change geographically. The aim of this work is to create a data driven approach for the department to better predict and measure the impact of policies or events across different demographics, user needs and areas of the country. DfT envisages the requirement would include the following Key Deliverables: - Create a Dataset - Construct a Proof of Concept Analysis Tool - Complete a Feasibility Study - Produce a Summary Report Full details will be published in the Statement of Requirements as part of the procurement. Provisional Timeline - Procurement Launch - Week Commencing 4 March 2024 - Deadline of Tender Return - Week Commencing 15 April 2024 - Contract Award - May 2024 - Contract End Date - November 2024 These dates are indicative only and have been provided for guidance. All dates are subject to change. Budget The maximum allocated budget for the contract is PS295,000 excluding VAT. Jaggaer Please note that the Department carries out all procurement competitions via it's e-sourcing platform Jaggaer. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account as soon as possible in order to participate. Information on how to register is available on the Jaggaer homepage; https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Please note that these details are subject to change. The DfT reserves the right to not run a procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b196dc6-9a6d-4819-9b7d-d5402d71593f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

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

72316000 - Data analysis services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.williams@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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