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Transport and the UK Regional Productivity Gap

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 May 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for research services titled "Transport and the UK Regional Productivity Gap." The procurement sought to analyse the impact of transport on regional productivity in the UK. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £104,197. Services are to be delivered across diverse locations, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, and other regions worldwide. The tender process concluded on 2nd April 2025, with the contract running from 15th May 2025 to 14th February 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those adept in economic and transportation assessments. The framework agreement format suggests that businesses with pre-existing qualifications or those capable of forming strategic partnerships would be competitive candidates. Growth potential is evident through the opportunity to contribute to influential government policy discussions and develop specialised expertise in assessing the economic benefits of transport infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged, given the suitability criteria outlined by the buyer.

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Notice Title

Transport and the UK Regional Productivity Gap

Notice Description

DfT wishes to inform a contract has been awarded for services to develop a robust, causal estimate of the contribution of transport (or lack of sufficient transport) to regional productivity gaps in the UK. This will help inform the policy debate and support the overall case for transport investment by understanding the 'size of the prize' via some Research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47570403-accc-4256-b28d-8dc1e03568c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec70c4f0-626c-4e79-a091-51504e49a577
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£104,197 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,197 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 Feb 2026 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
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

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

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