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A comparison of UK border process and systems with international counterparts.

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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09 Apr 2024 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for a research project titled "A comparison of UK border process and systems with international counterparts" to Baringa Partners LLP. The contract is valued at £40,000 and falls under the services category. The tender had an open procurement method with a tender deadline of March 1, 2024, and a contract period starting from March 14, 2024, to August 13, 2024. The project aims to explore border processes, identify pain-points, and compare UK systems with international standards across different transport modes.

This opportunity is suited for businesses interested in research services related to border processes and systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The project offers a chance to contribute to improving UK freight traffic journeys by leveraging international best practices. Businesses with expertise in freight transport, technology solutions, and comparative analysis of border systems are well-positioned to compete for this contract. For further details, interested parties can contact the Department for Transport at taran.chana@dft.gov.uk.

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Notice Title

A comparison of UK border process and systems with international counterparts.

Notice Description

The research is made up of two phases to be carried out in parallel: The first workstream is an exploration of the end-to-end border process and systems that different users of freight transport need to navigate, to highlight which processes need further facilitation and where issues arise. Ideally, this will include identification of specific user pain-points and the variety of possible systems that users engage with when importing and exporting goods. Crucially this work needs to include different modes of transport and routes (maritime, aviation, roads, rail and juxtaposed controls). The second workstream a comparison of the UK freight traffic border systems to our international counterparts with the 'gold standard' for the border. The work should compare the UK and international border systems; and explore how technology and systems for freight traffic abroad can be utilised in the UK to improve the user journey for UK freight traffic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6a3e98a-1dbd-40ec-aa1f-22e8eace00f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd258109-5ea5-418b-a65a-4fd66a1faacc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2024 - 13 Aug 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
taran.chana@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARINGA PARTNERS

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