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User requirements to enable passengers of automated passenger services (APS) to perform journey tasks during emergencies.

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 Dec 2023 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for research services to 7th Sense Research UK Ltd. The contract, titled "User requirements to enable passengers of automated passenger services (APS) to perform journey tasks during emergencies," has a total value of £240,260. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, and the contract period is from December 8, 2023, to December 7, 2024. The tender had a deadline of December 6, 2023, and was awarded on December 8, 2023, aimed at investigating user interactions with APS vehicles and interfaces during emergencies in APS journeys.

This awarded contract presents business opportunities for service providers in the research industry, especially those with expertise in human factors/ergonomics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The focus on user interactions with vehicles and interfaces during emergencies in APS journeys requires a detailed understanding of human behaviour and ergonomic design principles, making it an ideal project for organisations specialising in research services and user experience design.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User requirements to enable passengers of automated passenger services (APS) to perform journey tasks during emergencies.

Notice Description

The Authority requires a human factors/ergonomics approach to investigate user interactions with vehicles and interfaces whilst performing tasks required of them during emergencies in APS journeys. The overall goal of this approach is to identify tasks that may have to be performed by users during emergencies and consider their needs for performing these tasks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-349746cf-5866-4948-b5d7-04176e1e5808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2572dcb-589b-47f4-ae23-922ce270732e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£240,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2023 - 7 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

7TH SENSE RESEARCH

Further Information

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