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Bus Research Contract for the National Bus Strategy (NBS)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 Sep 2022 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for M&E Research for the Bus Transformation Programme to Frontier Economics. The contract, titled "Bus Research Contract for the National Bus Strategy (NBS)," is valued at £1,000,000 GBP. The procurement process was selective, involving calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from August 30, 2022, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on August 9, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research services sector to grow by engaging with the Department for Transport and similar government entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The geographical scope includes various regions, such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories, presenting a broad market for interested businesses to explore.

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Notice Title

Bus Research Contract for the National Bus Strategy (NBS)

Notice Description

M&E Research for the Bus Transformation Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c48a9d1-b968-4d48-9be5-1fcc7a9d5c65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70ca2ba-236c-46d8-9a87-eb1e57234a15
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.minshall@dft.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

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