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Awarded Biofuel Price Data Contract

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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11 Sep 2023 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for biofuel price data services. The contract, titled "Awarded Biofuel Price Data Contract," falls under the IT services category and has been awarded to Argus Media Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on July 11, 2023, and the contract period starting on August 21, 2023, and ending on August 20, 2025. The Department for Transport is located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies interested in providing market price data services related to transport fuels, including biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The awarded contract is valued at £54,000 GBP and will require the successful supplier to deliver services to the Department for Transport in London.

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Notice Title

Awarded Biofuel Price Data Contract

Notice Description

The DfT purchased a subscription for transport fuels market price data (covering both fossil fuels, biofuels, and advanced fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This data is required to support the management of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). The DfT needs transport fuel price data to inform its analysis of biofuels policies. Predominantly, price data is required as an input for calculating the annual cost of the RTFO which is reported to parliament and published on the Department's website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd7c88be-a115-48e3-9d9e-b5b4fcc43a29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c10a60-5c6e-4c62-a537-4473ac253698
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2025 2-3 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
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGUS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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