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Publicly Available Standard on Productivity

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process for the development of a Publicly Available Standard on Productivity. This contract, classified under CPV code 71311300 for Infrastructure works consultancy services, is aimed at professionals in the infrastructure and construction industry. The contract, valued at £214,000, covers various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement method used was a Direct Award. The tendering stage concluded with the contract awarded on 28th November 2024, with a contract period from 25th November 2024 to 30th October 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities by setting a standard that maximises productivity throughout the life-cycle of infrastructure projects. It is ideally suited for companies experienced in infrastructure works consultancy services, particularly those capable of working on a large scale. The contract being awarded to BSI Standards Limited, a large entity, reflects the potential for similar large or collaborative entities to benefit from engaging in such tenders, highlighting an opportunity for firms to position themselves as leaders in productivity enhancement within the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Publicly Available Standard on Productivity

Notice Description

DfT are seeking to procure the development of a Publicly Available Standard on Productivity. This standard is intended for use by all professionals involved in the development and delivery of infrastructure and construction projects. The standard should specify the requirements for developing and delivering infrastructure and construction projects in a way that maximises productivity throughout the whole infrastructure development life-cycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b40dc394-e9f1-4a7e-81c5-e0102890e9bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf34c91a-24f2-4ff9-9290-d11c7bbbac42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 30 Oct 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BSI STANDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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