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National Travel Survey 2027+

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "National Travel Survey 2027+" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in England. This procurement falls under the industry category of economic research services and is pertinent to services delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The process reached the award stage with a contract valued at GBP 14,500,000, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2029. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The National Centre for Social Research was awarded the contract on 20th January 2026, and the award notice was published a day later on 21st January 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, primarily for businesses that specialise in economic research or have the capability to deliver large-scale surveys. While the procurement did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, large firms with robust research capabilities would find this contract highly beneficial to expand their portfolios in the public sector. The comprehensive geographic scope across the UK and beyond also allows for diversified operational engagement, potentially enhancing the supplier's market presence and expertise in international research services.

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Notice Title

National Travel Survey 2027+

Notice Description

National Travel Survey 2027+

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2af24be-8911-466d-afde-1bb68444137a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86313b12-a65f-4b9d-a186-ab15bc7d1b14
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
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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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

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