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Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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08 Jun 2021 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy" contract. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). The contract, valued at £750,000, was awarded to Systra Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement method used was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period started on 8th February 2021 and is set to end on 31st October 2025. The primary delivery location is London, with relevant postcodes including SW1P 4DR. Key dates include the award date of 17th February 2023 and the original tender end date of 5th February 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale firms with expertise in research and consultancy services in the transport sector. Companies in this industry can leverage their expertise to support the evaluation and implementation of rail fares and ticketing policies, thus enhancing their portfolio and gaining a foothold in government projects. Although this particular opportunity may not be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it highlights the potential for future selective procurement opportunities within the Department for Transport’s dynamic purchasing systems.

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Notice Title

Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy

Notice Description

Award of Contract for Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f3e9ed-4a48-40ec-b17a-96669e85b7db
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 4-5 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
WESTMINSTER
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

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