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Provision of Active Travel Portfolio Research and Evaluation Programme 2022+

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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03 Oct 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Active Travel Portfolio Research and Evaluation Programme 2022+". This tender, under the industry category of research services (CPV code: 73110000), involved the delivery of services at an address located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was novation to a subcontractor, and the contract runs from 13th June 2022 to 12th June 2027. The award, valued at £287,940.54, was officially published on 3rd October 2025, following an active status award on 10th September 2025. This procurement was at the award stage, with the original tender period ending on 26th April 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research services sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive evaluation programs related to active travel. The primary supplier, the National Centre for Social Research, indicates the scale and expertise required for similar initiatives. While this specific tender is concluded, businesses specialising in large-scale research services, who have experience or interest in government contracts, would benefit from targeting similar opportunities to expand their business portfolio and enhance their reputation within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Active Travel Portfolio Research and Evaluation Programme 2022+

Notice Description

Provision of Active Travel Portfolio Research and Evaluation Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ff395b-d06c-45b7-b7d1-62a0672c9ff2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9107a7b-d09d-488d-813a-48abe499acfd
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 - Novation to a sub-contractor
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,940 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2022 - 12 Jun 2027 Over 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
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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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