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Task Validation

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Feb 2024 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the project "Task Validation" to Edinburgh Napier University. The contract, valued at £235,613.73, falls under the "Research services" category. The tender, using the direct procurement method, had a tender period ending on January 30, 2024, and a contract period starting from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. The project focuses on investigating user interactions with self-driving bus services.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in human factors/ergonomics and user experience studies. Companies looking to engage in projects related to user interactions with autonomous vehicles in real-world settings could find this tender suitable for business growth. As the contract has been awarded, businesses may explore collaboration or sub-contracting opportunities with Edinburgh Napier University for further projects in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Task Validation

Notice Description

The Authority requires a study to investigate user interactions with APS vehicles and interfaces in a real world setting in order to understand their requirements when performing journey tasks.The Authority requires a human factors/ergonomics approach to investigate user interactions with APS vehicles and interfaces in a real world setting in order to perform journey tasks. Mixed methods techniques will be needed to gather information regarding tasks alongside a qualitative understanding of user experiences during these tasks. The Authority requires focus on passengers of a self-driving bus service, and as such, other types of self-driving vehicle are not included in the scope. The characteristics of participants to be included must be carefully curated in order to ensure representation across a number of categories as detailed in 3.2 and 6.4. Participants must provide feedback on their experiences across their entire journey from end-to-end.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc33fb84-2bcf-444d-8f77-e77ec635e989
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454d3b28-bcb8-4264-9bdf-c8fe3ac0b469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£235,613 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,613 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
taran.chana@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2AA
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

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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