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AWARDED: TRAS3083 - Transport Business Case Development and Appraisal - A Review of Practice and Incentives

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Jun 2023 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has recently awarded a contract for the development and appraisal of transport business cases to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. The contract, titled "AWARDED: TRAS3083 - Transport Business Case Development and Appraisal - A Review of Practice and Incentives," has a maximum value of £100,000. The contract period runs from June 27, 2023, to November 3, 2023. This selective procurement process involved call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and falls under the economic research services category.

This tender by the Department for Transport presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specializing in economic research services and transport-related initiatives, to engage in supporting the development of coherent and well-evidenced transport business cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant due to its focus on assessing current appraisal practices and identifying barriers to implementing changes in transport business case development to align with the government's strategic objectives.

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Notice Title

AWARDED: TRAS3083 - Transport Business Case Development and Appraisal - A Review of Practice and Incentives

Notice Description

This contract is awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, following a competitive tender process via the CCS Research and Insights DPS (RM6126, filter category: 39715). The contract begins on Tuesday 27 June 2023, and will expire on Friday 3 November 2023. The maximum value assigned to the contract is PS100,000.00 excl. VAT. The supplier of this contract will be required to collect and interpret evidence on existing practices and incentives around transport business case development and appraisal to inform the development of the DfT's programme of work in this area. The overarching aim of the research is to support desired outcomes from the 2020 Green Book review by understanding current appraisal practice and identifying barriers to implementing the changes required in transport business case development. This will support the Department in identifying actions which will encourage the development of coherent and well-evidenced business cases which demonstrate how transport spending proposals will contribute to meeting Government's strategic objectives and provide a robust assessment of the overall value for money of the proposed investment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-889755bf-55c7-4dff-bbfa-2dd63e79b3c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2025214-a4e5-42ce-93a2-abc22a23587d
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2023 - 3 Nov 2023 1-6 months
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
dftprocurement@dft.gsi.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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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