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TROO0469 Evaluation of the Trial of Digital Pay As You Go Ticketing on the Railway in England

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in London has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "TROO0469 Evaluation of the Trial of Digital Pay As You Go Ticketing on the Railway in England". This process, classified under market research services, was realised through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £273,284, commences on 16th July 2025 and will conclude on 15th April 2027. The awarded contract was finalised with IPSOS Market Research Ltd and covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth specifically to businesses experienced in market research services related to transportation technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital ticketing solutions could have been well-suited to compete, as the procurement was accessible to such businesses. The project aims to provide evaluation services for digital pay as you go ticketing trials, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to potentially transformative changes in the railway sector. Although the original opportunity is now awarded, similar future tenders may provide further chances for businesses with relevant expertise.

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Notice Title

TROO0469 Evaluation of the Trial of Digital Pay As You Go Ticketing on the Railway in England

Notice Description

DfT is seeking to appoint a supplier, or consortium, to provide one impact and process evaluation covering up to four trials of digital pay as you go (DPAYG) technology, on specific sections of the railway in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2e06cb2-e878-4a2a-b0b8-2d6b0ee85eb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214d03ae-0c3b-46a6-a55d-242182e73f6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
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
£273,284 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£273,284 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 15 Apr 2027 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
DfT
Contact Email
star3-framework@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

IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH

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