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Adoption of new Roads

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:27

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10 Nov 2025 at 09:16

Award

16 May 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), located at Great Minster House, London, is the buyer for the project titled "Adoption of new Roads". This initiative, under the industry category of Research services, aims to evaluate and potentially reform the process of adopting new roads integrated within housing developments. The procurement process follows a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period extends from 6th May 2025 to 31st March 2026, providing research services across delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The awards have been actively updated, with the latest modifications as of 17th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in research, particularly those versed in infrastructure, urban planning, or civil engineering sectors. Companies classified as SMEs are considered suitable to partake in this procurement process, potentially benefiting from the insights gained through such projects. While the awarded contract valued at GBP 90,390 has been given to IPSOS, large-scale firms with relevant expertise can glean strategic knowledge for future tenders or collaborative initiatives with public authorities. This project highlights the potential for innovative solutions to longstanding infrastructural challenges, opening pathways for businesses dedicated to advancing transport and urban development processes.

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Notice Title

Adoption of new Roads

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is seeking to gain a better understanding of any issues with the adoption of new roads, primarily built as part of new housing developments, and whether, to help resolve the issues identified, the process of road adoption by the highway authority needs to be reformed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8abf051-5277-404f-98f5-ea8efad4c5ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15dec4cd-81a6-4c2b-b3f0-415a484a7d1e
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
SME
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
£90,390 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

IPSOS

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