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TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System" is led by Transport for London (TfL). This initiative falls under the category of research services and is located in London, England. The tender period for this open procurement method concluded on 1st January 2020, while the contract commenced on 21st February 2020 and will run until 30th September 2020. The awarded contract has a value of £30,000 and has been granted to the University of Nottingham, marking the contract status as active as of 1st January 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research services sector, particularly for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that specialise in academic research or have expertise in operational location systems are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With TfL prioritising innovation in public transport, businesses that can demonstrate their ability to define standards and enhance service delivery will be in a strong position to pursue further growth in partnership with public authorities.

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Notice Title

TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System

Notice Description

Defining a standard for location of bus operations to document a measure. This will be used in the Ibus tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3582f61-5fc3-4b27-875d-44afe6bf314f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 6-12 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcoe@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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