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Contract Award Notice (Extension) Provision of Evaluation Research Support

DfTc - Department for Transport

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:14

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29 Jun 2023 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in London has awarded a contract titled "Contract Award Notice (Extension) Provision of Evaluation Research Support." This procurement process, initiated through a tender under CCS Framework RM6126, relates to the industry category of research and development services. The contract, awarded on 14 August 2025 and published on 1 September 2025, involves an active extension worth £125,000, increasing the total contract value to £625,000. The contract period runs until 13 June 2027. The procurement method is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the field of research and consultancy services to engage with public sector projects. Companies that specialise in evaluation research support and consultancy, particularly those capable of thriving under framework agreement structures, would find this contract appealing. SMEs and VCSEs, with expertise in delivering comprehensive research solutions, are well-positioned to compete, enhancing their prospects for growth and establishing credibility through collaboration with a major government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice (Extension) Provision of Evaluation Research Support

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice: Extension of Provision of Evaluation Research Support This Contract was initially awarded following a competition using CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. An additional PS125,000 has been awarded through the activation of the Optional Extension Clause within the Contract terms. The Department is currently assessing options for the future delivery of this service. Subject to requirements, this may include launching a new procurement competition, which will be timed to ensure that a replacement contract is awarded once the additional extension funding has been fully utilised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f7b4d41-f065-4b35-a8d5-bff35ca971d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd9035-0eb0-4a27-82e6-0b9543f00e78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 13 Jun 2027 1-2 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Frontier Economics Limited

Frontier Economic Limited

Further Information

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