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DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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04 Jun 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed its procurement process for a Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel designed to provide expert advice and scrutiny over a three-year period. With a contract value up to £300,000, this framework contract is targeted towards research services within the transport sector, classified under CPV code 73110000. The procurement, conducted as an open procedure above the threshold, was concluded on 23rd May 2025. The contract, involving extensive expertise in transport economics, appraisal, and modelling, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028. The awarded panel is comprised of multiple suppliers, including both small and large enterprises, indicating inclusivity towards SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses with a strong background in transport economics, modelling, geographic data science, and related fields. The contract's scope caters to companies experienced in cost-benefit analysis, demand modelling, and emerging areas like AI and machine learning. With the framework allowing commissioned work based on the Department's needs, capable SMEs and larger consultancies alike have the potential to expand their portfolios through diverse project engagements. Businesses that can deliver high-quality research and modelling services stand to benefit from this opportunity, especially those that can offer innovative solutions and approaches within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a Transport Appraisal and Modelling panel. The panel will operate as a framework, enabling DfT to access detailed advice and scrutiny from Expert Panel Members in: - Transport economics and appraisal, including any of: cost-benefit analysis, values of time, environmental impacts, scheme costs, non-market valuation, microeconomic theory, wider economic impacts and Supplementary Economic Modelling (SEM)., including detailed knowledge of modelling of interactions between transport and the wider economy, and knowledge of techniques such as S-CGE, LUTI and QSM. - Transport modelling, including forecasting models and in-depth knowledge of all modelling aspects, such as data sources, demand modelling, assignment modelling, active travel and new mobility modelling, freight modelling, agent-based methods and activity-based demand modelling. - Related disciplines, such as geographic data science, machine learning or AI, econometrics, or operational research. The panel will run for a period of three years. The maximum value of all work commissioned through the panel over the three years will be PS300,000, excl. VAT. This spend is not guaranteed, as use of the panel will be subject to the DfT's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ac44325-29d0-4a4d-a49b-107c5ff244a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac1cea2-296c-4fd6-b2ff-3be0382a1c7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

A.J VENABLES

ALLANFIELD CONSULTING

ARUNA SIVAKUMAR

CONNECTED ECONOMICS

DIAGONAL WORKS

GENTLE CONSULTING

IAN WILLIAMS SERVICES

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

MOTT MACDONALD

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

PEAK ECONOMICS

PEIRSON ASSOCIATES

PETER DAVIDSON CONSULTANCY

PTV

SYSTRA

UCL CONSULTANTS

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

VAN VUREN ANALYTICS

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