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Labour Supply and Unemployment Impacts

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The "Labour Supply and Unemployment Impacts" project, awarded by the Department for Transport, focuses on research services within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract period spanning from 27th January 2026 to 26th June 2026. Conducted through a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System, the procurement method was selective. Key deadlines for this procurement included a tender period end date on 12th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are considered suitable as per the procurement's criteria. The consulting firm STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED won the contract, which indicates potential opportunities for similar large-scale operations in this field. Companies that can provide innovative insights into labour and unemployment can leverage this contract to gain a foothold in governmental consulting projects, possibly leading to further opportunities across a wide array of locations.

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Notice Title

Labour Supply and Unemployment Impacts

Notice Description

Award of Labour Supply and Unemployment Impacts. This procurement was conducted using RM6126 Research and Insights via Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cf437ed-14b1-4c40-a3d8-044b82175038
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313eb8bc-1707-472b-ae87-f87359a51346
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 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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