Planning

Agglomeration Elasticities: Updating the Evidence Base

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

20 Jun 2018 at 14:53

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is initiating a tender titled "Agglomeration Elasticities: Updating the Evidence Base," which focuses on research services within the transportation sector. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an expression of interest (EOI) deadline set for 5pm on 5th July 2018. The intended contract period will start on 3rd September 2018 and end on 3rd December 2018. This opportunity is primarily targeted at providers capable of contributing to the analysis of agglomeration elasticities to enhance the understanding of connectivity and productivity in various regions within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services and economic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar projects are especially encouraged to participate. The DfT's informal and non-binding EOI process allows businesses to provide constructive feedback while expressing their interest confidentially, thereby informing DfT's forthcoming strategies. This could be an excellent chance for firms looking to expand their portfolios in transportation research and policy development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agglomeration Elasticities: Updating the Evidence Base

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is keen to continue its work examining how well connected an area is and how productive its workers are by refreshing and extending the evidence base on agglomeration elasticities, and invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from potential providers of the service. DfT currently intends to bring this to market by the end of July 2018. Further information, including guidance on responding to this EOI exercise, is available in the attached document. All dates and values are indicative only, and DfT encourages constructive feedback in any responses from suppliers. This market sounding exercise is informal and non-binding for all parties. Any such expression would be totally confidential, and used only to inform DfT's approach to market. The response deadline for this EOI exercise is 5pm, 05/07/2018. Additional information: Please follow response guidance instructions in the EOI document to register your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/431e16dc-413f-42f5-b394-ac64e728b070
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 3 Dec 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 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

Further Information

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