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Common Mission Project

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 Dec 2024 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the "Common Mission Project," which focuses on developing solutions to transport issues using university students. This contract falls under the "Research and experimental development services" industry category, with a contract value of £68,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from 3rd December 2024 to 3rd September 2025. The project will be conducted across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The tender stage is complete, with the award published on 12th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with a focus on solving complex, real-world problems. Entities capable of mobilising university resources efficiently would benefit from this contract. Despite being identified for a large supplier, similar future projects could also be conducive to partnerships with academic institutions or research-focused enterprises keen on collaborating to bring innovative solutions to transport sector challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Common Mission Project

Notice Description

this contract will use university students to help develop solutions to DfT issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8801195-5f04-4b1e-bc54-ead225eeb529
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f46395b-097c-4561-a64d-19837ed58769
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2024 - 3 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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