Tender

Updating Agglomeration Elasticities

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

11 Sep 2018 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking proposals for a research project titled "Updating Agglomeration Elasticities," focusing on enhancing the evidence base surrounding agglomeration elasticities. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and was published on 11 September 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 October 2018. The contract's duration is anticipated to begin on 22 October 2018 and conclude by 31 July 2019. This open procedure, catering to the services industry, has an estimated value of £80,000 and requires submissions through the AWARD e-tendering system, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on economic and transport consultancy. Companies that can provide innovative approaches to assessing agglomeration impacts and possess expertise in related analytical methodologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project may not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also position them strategically within the transport sector's evolving landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Updating Agglomeration Elasticities

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for the following research project on agglomeration elasticities: updating the evidence base. The 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. The work is intended ultimately to inform the development of national appraisal guidance. SUBMITTING TENDERS The process for submitting tenders is very tightly controlled to make sure everyone is treated equally. Unfortunately this means that we cannot accept emailed tenders. Tenders can only be submitted by electronic means via the AWARD e-tendering system. To obtain login details for AWARD email David Bean (david.bean@dft.gov.uk ), Group Commercial Directorate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7d1c5c9-8a69-4b90-8cc7-ef0a78bb4bd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f9e5fc-94db-433d-8b2c-773347e86be6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
David Bean
Contact Email
david.bean@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079448430

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

Further Information

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