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Local Authority funded rural transport

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Apr 2017 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is conducting a public procurement process for a project titled "Local Authority funded rural transport". This initiative aims to enhance understanding of local authority transport and accessibility provision in rural English areas. The procurement is classified under research and development services, with a contract value of £86,282. The tender process was completed, with the award made on 12 April 2017. The project commenced on 13 April 2017 and is due to be completed by 30 November 2017, specifically in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in local transport solutions. Companies capable of conducting primary and secondary research and analysing local authority practices in rural accessibility would be well-suited to engage in similar future projects. As such, firms focused on supporting local transportation initiatives or understanding community needs could find valuable prospects within the findings and practices highlighted in this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Authority funded rural transport

Notice Description

The project aims to improve understanding of different types of local authority (LA) transport and accessibility provision in English rural areas, and their suitability for specific local conditions, through primary and secondary research. The project will find out more about how LAs ensure rural connectivity and accessibility are sustained in the current financial climate, how funding decisions are made to serve local needs, and to highlight instances of good practice by LAs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45d2e9e5-6617-42ad-8a60-7ee26c38bc3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2152b2bb-2e1a-4d3a-916b-421b7124ab9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,282 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,282 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 6-12 months
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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gsi.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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

Further Information

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