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24 Jul 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc), involves the tender titled "TANL3071 - Provision of Value of a Life Year Research (VOLY): Lot 1 Primary Research." This falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with the tender reaching its award stage. The contract was awarded to Newcastle University on 20th July 2026, for a duration starting from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. Operating through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, this project will be conducted with a contract value of £1,298,901.32 GBP. The research will serve various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the realm of research and development, particularly for entities capable of delivering robust, evidence-based economic appraisals. Companies with expertise in value of life year research, particularly those smaller or voluntary sector enterprises, would find this project an excellent fit due to the suitability criteria encouraging SME and VCSE participation. The partnership with a key government department such as the DfTc, combined with the research's potential to contribute significantly to UK Government policies, positions successful bidders to enhance their reputation and expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

TANL3071 - Provision of Value of a Life Year Research (VOLY): Lot 1 Primary Research

Notice Description

This research will provide an up-to-date, robust, evidence-based values for a VOLY, WTP-QALY and VPF, with the aim of ensuring that Government economic appraisals continue to stand up to external scrutiny and provide a robust basis for informing policy decisions that will be used by UK Government Departments and Agencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9df3d633-68ed-4ea5-8a3d-65185c2592c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fafcb22-8657-4369-981e-573c2292f78d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,298,901 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,298,901 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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