Planning

NSSR Market Engagement

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

07 Jul 2021 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of the NSSR Market Engagement procurement process, aimed at exploring new contracting arrangements in the Science and Research sector. This initiative, which falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' industry category, invites suppliers to provide feedback on their capabilities by 14th July 2021. Responses will help identify industry capacity and appetite for collaborating with the DfT, focusing on areas such as Behavioural Science, Canine, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems, and more. The engagement notice was published on 7th July 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the Science and Research sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions or expert advice in behavioural science, system analysis, or programme management services are particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to respond with their insights by submitting a completed Supplier Questionnaire via the DfT's Jaggaer platform, enabling them to actively participate in shaping future contracting strategies.

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Notice Title

NSSR Market Engagement

Notice Description

The National Security Science and Research (NSSR) division within the Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to enhance the efficiency of delivery, innovation and resilience of research outcomes by exploring the possibility of investing in a new contracting arrangement and would welcome comments/observations from suppliers who operate in the Science and Research sector. We are publishing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeking feedback from suppliers to establish the current capabilities, capacities and appetite of the market in relation to: Behavioural Science Canine Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Systems and Analysis Bulk Detection Vulnerability Programme Management Services in Benefits Realisation and Communications and; Future of Aviation Security Solutions and Innovations. This Early Engagement is intended to: Explore what suppliers are present in this sector, who they work with and how services are/can be delivered Obtain views and advice on the future delivery of this sector Obtain considerations and feedback on how and when work can be delivered, including if there is appetite to work with the DfT Next Steps: Suppliers who are able to offer advice/solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to respond to complete the Supplier Questionnaire which can be found on https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - the project is titled NSSR Market Engagement, under PQQ. Suppliers are asked to submit it via the Jaggaer system and complete the PQQ that is on the DfT Jaggaer website, by 14th July 2021. This builds on the NSSR commitment to engage and seek input from suppliers. This market analysis will better inform our next steps and input into the justification of any future sourcing models. Following the collation of all responses, we plan to host a market event to discuss our proposed solution and subsequent next steps. All responses will be treated as confidential.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec98947-b219-40f5-b6b9-b93b087a0856
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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