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RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport procured research and evaluation services for its rail evaluation programme. The requirement covers ad-hoc evaluation projects, supporting the department’s assessment of rail-related programmes and activity. This is a services contract rather than a goods or construction opportunity, with research services as the relevant classification. Work may be delivered across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and other locations worldwide. The buying organisation is the Department for Transport, based at 4 Millbank, London. The requirement is therefore relevant to organisations providing public policy research, programme evaluation and related analytical services for transport clients.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with bids due by 26 June 2026 at 9:00am. The contract was awarded on 9 July 2026 to Verian Group UK Limited for £3,000,000, using GBP. The contract period runs from 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2028. The award is active. The requirement was presented as a single service opportunity for ad-hoc rail evaluation projects. The Department for Transport is the buyer. The published outcome identifies Verian Group UK Limited as the selected supplier for the full awarded value and contract period.

This award demonstrates demand from the Department for Transport for external research and evaluation support in rail. Competitors seeking similar work would need a credible capability to design and deliver ad-hoc evaluation projects, interpret evidence and produce findings suitable for a government rail programme. The requirement is suited to established research and evaluation providers able to operate through a framework call-off route and manage work across the United Kingdom and wider international locations. The selected supplier is a large organisation, while the opportunity was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. Relevant strengths include public-sector research delivery, programme evaluation, transport knowledge and the capacity to handle varied assignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSGR0002 Rail Evaluation Call-Off Contract

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting bids for the provision of ad-hoc evaluation projects to support its rail evaluation programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ab0539-0042-4db8-b9b2-ac23ca4e5a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd1649-4212-423e-bf85-f12bf45b2a69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 2-3 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
THE 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 3JA
Postcode Area
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kantar Public UK Limited

Further Information

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