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TROO0461 - Transformational Impacts of Station Investment Project

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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14 Jul 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) recently concluded the procurement process titled 'TROO0461 - Transformational Impacts of Station Investment Project,' focusing on market research services. This project, located in London, aims to enhance station investments and assesses their economic impacts across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded to CEPA LLP, with the contract period spanning from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2026. The tender period ended on 18th June 2025, with the award officially published on 14th July 2025.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in market research services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure and economic impact studies, to engage with governmental projects. Enterprises that are agile and can provide comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis would find this suitable for business expansion. SME engagement was a notable consideration during the procurement process, offering a competitive edge for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to leverage their expertise in public sector research assignments.

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Notice Title

TROO0461 - Transformational Impacts of Station Investment Project

Notice Description

DfT is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake quantitative research on the transformational impacts of stations enhancements. The aim of the research is to better understand the realised wider economic impacts from station developments, focusing on the outcomes realised from different project types across different contexts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f75e490b-3789-46c8-a584-f43eafbb6316
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85fef0ac-5edf-4ef7-ac55-cb5b0231116c
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPA

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