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Transport Data Standards Ecosystem

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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20 Oct 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned research to identify gaps in the current transport data standards ecosystem. This is a research services requirement focused on assessing the standards landscape and its shortcomings. The buyer is the Department for Transport, based in London. The stated delivery locations span the United Kingdom and a broad range of international locations, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Public Group International Limited. The award was made on 20 October 2026, for £134,600. The contract period runs from 20 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract was awarded through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The original submission deadline was 28 September 2026 at 16:00. The published information identifies one research requirement and says small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable to take part. No evaluation criteria are described.

For suppliers competing for comparable Department for Transport research, the requirement points to a need for expertise in transport data standards and the ability to map an ecosystem, assess existing standards and identify gaps. Credible competitors would need to demonstrate a clear research approach capable of producing practical findings across a broad range of delivery locations. The award went to a small and medium-sized supplier, and the procurement was run as a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating that experience of working through that route may be commercially relevant. The work was a focused research commission rather than a purchase of transport infrastructure or operational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Data Standards Ecosystem

Notice Description

Research to identify gaps in current transport data standards ecosystem

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80a48163-6515-4d6a-b850-83b15f945fa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0092fd8-666f-48a7-9629-c84844fc0f96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£134,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
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
THE 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
Postcode Area
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

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Further Information

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