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Transport Evaluation Support for Trials (TEST)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "Transport Evaluation Support for Trials (TEST)" aimed at assessing transport innovation impacts. The procurement belongs to the research services industry category and is conducted as a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract, managed according to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 1st April 2029, offering a potential one-year extension. The procurement has seen the award phase, with PA Consulting Services Limited as the successful supplier, carrying an award value of £3,500,000. This contract encompasses a broad geographic scope, including locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of managing complex programme trials and disseminating research insights effectively. Large-scale enterprises and experienced suppliers in transport innovations and programme management are well-suited to compete for this tender, given its requirements for robust evidence collection and management processes. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract offers substantial growth potential for established firms looking to expand their expertise in transport research and consultancy on an international scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Evaluation Support for Trials (TEST)

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier to manage and deliver the TEST programme, under the direction of the Authority's officials. There are five components to this requirement: programme management, the idea process, the proposal process, the trial process and the Dissemination process. The primary purpose of the programme is to collect robust evidence about the impact of transport innovations to guide future decisions. Consequently, ideas and proposals will only be supported so long as such robust evidence is achievable. We recognise that robust evidence may become unfeasible for a variety of reasons, some of which will be outside the control of the supported organisations and the TEST Supplier. However, where this happens, support should be discontinued. Accordingly, our plans for the programme assume that a proportion of ideas will not, ultimately, be supportable and that a proportion of proposals will not proceed to a trial. The Contract is being offered under Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Standard Terms and Conditions which will govern any resultant Contract. The Contracting Authority is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This is a call-off contract for an initial period of 3-years, with the option to extend by a further 1-year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6b41a0-7791-4d94-a910-081f971e9c83
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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