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Improving the Department's evidence base on rail freight

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Jan 2022 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc), which is based in London, England. The contract, titled "Improving the Department's evidence base on rail freight," falls within the transport systems consultancy services category and had a total value of £53,875. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th December 2021, while the contract period commenced on 4th January 2022 and runs until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and data analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. Companies that provide expertise in freight operational costs and modelling for policy appraisal would be well-positioned to compete, tapping into the demand for data-driven decision-making within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Improving the Department's evidence base on rail freight

Notice Description

This project aims to provide the evidence required to ensure decision making is underpinned by robust analysis. The department does not currently have any substantial data on freight operational costs or in-house freight model that can be used in appraising freight policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91d2ff44-451b-47ed-b248-f0e0b36f5ac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a30a61-329e-4c66-b02e-5ca6df0bcbf1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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