Award

National Security Science and Research Programme CF Extension 25-26

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2024 at 14:40

Award

21 Jan 2022 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently extended the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Programme Contract initially awarded to PA Consulting in January 2022. This extension prolongs the contract by 12 months, up until March 2026, increasing the total contract value by £4M to a maximum of £16M. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold and is classified under transport services. Key locations for this contract include Great Minster House in London (postcode SW1P 4DR). The contract period for this extension starts on 31st March 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms with capabilities in transport security, research, and innovation. Large-scale enterprises specialising in providing technical expertise and developing policy compliance solutions for transport security would be well-suited to compete. Given the DfT's expectation of a collaborative relationship with the awarded supplier, businesses capable of delivering a range of research and analysis activities, either directly or through third parties, will find this contract particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

National Security Science and Research Programme CF Extension 25-26

Notice Description

The National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Programme is a Division in the DfT and is the primary source of transport security technical expertise in Whitehall. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a0afb-e1f7-4dd6-a248-b631a04aec7d The NSSR Programme Contract was awarded to PA Consulting in January 2022 with an end date of March 2025 with a maximum PS12M value. The Contract included an optional Extension provision; "The Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 12 months, the terms and conditions of the Contract (and all associated Schedules) shall apply throughout any such extended period". This Contract Award Notice is to confirm that this Extension has been invoked by a further 12 months up until March 2026 with a maximum PS4M value. This takes the total maximum Contract value to PS16M.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28085037-b57f-4d77-adbb-e42e05ac20ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556198db-fb88-431e-9d14-f7311a463fa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Sam Hatton
Contact Email
sam.hatton@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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