Planning

National Transport Analysis Platform

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking suppliers for the "National Transport Analysis Platform," an initiative within the software and information systems industry category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the objective of developing a robust, scalable platform for nationwide transport policy analysis. The early engagement notice was published on 21st March 2025, and interested parties must submit their capability assessments by 1st April 2025 at 16:00. This process includes several key dates such as a capability assessment clarification period ending on 28th March 2025 and supplier presentations scheduled for 21st-22nd April 2025. The contract will be carried out with delivery addresses across multiple European countries including the UK, Austria, and France, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in software development, consulting, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and businesses that demonstrate a collaborative approach and can adapt to evolving requirements will be highly regarded. The procurement process involves multiple stages, culminating in an invitation to tender for successful bidders. This provides an avenue for companies to showcase their cutting-edge solutions and contribute to a critical national infrastructure project, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

National Transport Analysis Platform

Notice Description

The DfT requires an analytical platform that is robust, scalable, distributed, combining methods across analytical disciplines to produce analysis for national transport policies. This requires an end-to-end solution from transport modelling through appraisal analysis to visualisation of results. The scale and expectations of the use of analysis in policy making has increased significantly and we are looking for a system to help us meet that analytical need. While remaining with the same staffing levels. Stage 1 - Capability Assessment following the shortlisting of suppliers by TASM to identify suppliers that can meet their requirements. Suppliers must be able to answer yes to all the capability assessment questions to become shortlisted for stage 2. A collaborative approach should be demonstrated which allows for requirements to be altered based on needs and risks which we expect to evolve through the discovery, proof of concept and pilot stages. This allows for joint problem solving with prospective suppliers encouraging the latest industry best practices including use of technology. Stage 2 - Suppliers who meet all the criteria will be invited to a supplier day to present their capability. Stage 3 -If you meet the customer's criteria for being invited, your presentation will be evaluated against the published capability assessment criteria and the successful bidder(s) will be notified. If the Department is satisfied your tool meets our requirements you will be invited to tender for the opportunity. All responses to Stage 1 should be submitted no later than 16:00 on the 1st April 2025. All responses shall be sent directly via email to jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk Should you have any queries regarding the Capability Assessment please send directly via email to jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk aligning to the procurement timetable below. Scalable national transport analysis platform Procurement Timetable The timetable below is indicative and may change if necessary. Suppliers will be informed of any changes promptly. Publish Capability Assessment (CA) 21 March 2025 CA Clarification period open 21 March 2025 CA Clarification period closes 28 March 2025 @ 13:00 CA Clarification response published 31 March 2025 @ 17:00 CA Submission deadline 1 April 2025 @ 16:00 Review CA's 4 April - 10 April 2025 Supplier Event preparation 11 April - 17 April 2025 Supplier Day (to include demos) 21 - 22 April 2025 ITT Preparation 23 April - 29 April 2025 ITT Publication 1 May 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0d6b84-31da-43de-8b39-e4c7c4f80a11
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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