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TROO0349 Rail Transformation Programme Evaluation Scoping Study

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the "TROO0349 Rail Transformation Programme Evaluation Scoping Study" within the market research services category. The selective procurement method was used, with a tender period ending on 1st March 2023 and a contract period from 6th September 2023 to 31st January 2025. Priced at £171,829 GBP, the study aims to evaluate the rail transformation programme's outcomes and cost-effectiveness. The location is in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the market research services sector, particularly those with experience in large-scale evaluations. The study's focus on assessing the impact and value of the rail transformation programme requires expertise in research methodology and evaluation frameworks. Businesses interested in helping the government understand programme effectiveness and its potential improvements would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

TROO0349 Rail Transformation Programme Evaluation Scoping Study

Notice Description

This Evaluation Scoping Study will identify and develop the most appropriate approach to the evaluation of the rail Rail transformation Transformation programmeProgramme (RTP) by establishing a framework to answer the programmes key research questions, specifically: - To what extent has the Programme achieved the expected outcomes for its intended beneficiaries? - To what extent can the outcomes be attributed to the Programme? - Has the Programme been cost effective, compared to alternative approaches (or doing nothing)? This project will provide a framework to robustly and proportionately evaluate the Programme in its entirety, allowing Government to understand the impact of the programme, whether and how it can be improved, whether it had any unintended outcomes and if it was value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61006a34-4d70-447b-a0c4-2305b9e7c785
Current Stage
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,829 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,829 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2023 - 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

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC

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