Tender

Lorry Driver Facilities Survey Year Three

TRANSPORT FOCUS

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lorry Driver Facilities Survey Year Three" is overseen by Transport Focus, located in Manchester, UK. This tender aims to conduct a market research survey focused on the satisfaction of lorry drivers with roadside facilities managed by National Highways. It falls under the services industry category, specifically market research services, with a contract valued at £330,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, reflecting a transparent and competitive tendering stage. The tender was published on 9 May 2025, and interested parties need to submit their bids by the deadline on 9 June 2025, 17:00 BST. The contract is set to commence on 18 July 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026, spanning various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to tender, which could offer them a strategic avenue for growth and expansion within the public sector. Companies with capabilities in survey execution and data analysis, particularly those with experience in transport and logistics, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The survey's focus on lorry driver experiences offers a niche area for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio by providing insights that could influence future infrastructure developments by National Highways.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lorry Driver Facilities Survey Year Three

Notice Description

Survey of lorry drivers' experiences, including satisfaction, with using roadside facilities on the roads managed by National Highways.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d148321c-186c-43b1-abac-1a807265a379
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOCUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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