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Rail Tracker

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the provision of a flexible online survey known as "Rail Tracker". The contract involves research and development services related to collecting data on people's knowledge and opinions towards the railways in GB. The contract value is £465,000, with a tender period ending on April 25, 2022. The contract duration is from August 1, 2022, to February 29, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The awarded supplier is Savanta Group Limited based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender for "Rail Tracker" by the Department for Transport presents an opportunity for service providers in the research and development sector to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete given the contract's focus on survey provision. The contract offers a chance to contribute to rail transformation plans and campaigns in Great Britain. Businesses interested in providing data collection services in the transportation industry should consider engaging with the Department for Transport's procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Tracker

Notice Description

Contract Extension to take up option within the contract. The requirement is for the provision of a flexible online survey to collect regular data from a representative sample of the general adult population in GB (to include England, Scotland and Wales) on people's knowledge and attitudes and opinions towards the railways in GB. The purpose of the survey is to collect data at regular intervals to inform rail transformation plans and campaigns. The expectation is to collect data at a minimum of six (6) evenly spaced intervals over the initial 19-month contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-608b4f10-3397-4eb5-af59-1d21ae825e72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b060be7e-78ad-44e1-ad91-ebca8ead2426
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 28 Aug 2025 3-4 years
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
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

SAVANTA GROUP

Further Information

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