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Provision of Evaluation Research Support

Department for Transport

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:27

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29 Jun 2023 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, completed the procurement process for the provision of evaluation research support services under the project titled "Provision of Evaluation Research Support." This falls within the research and development services industry category. Initially awarded in 2023 with a contract value of £500,000, the contract was subsequently extended in 2025 through an additional allocation of £125,000. This extension employs the CCS Framework RM6126 for Research & Insights, with Frontier Economic Limited being the awarded supplier. The procurement process used a limited method, namely, an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting a decision that the procurement fell outside standard directive applications.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those able to offer consultancy support tailored to government needs. Frontier Economic Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has already demonstrated its capability by securing this contract. Similar companies, especially those with robust experience in handling government contracts and possessing frameworks for rapid project mobilisation, stand a strong chance in future procurement activities by the Department for Transport, especially if they can navigate the intricacies of framework competitions like CCS RM6126.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Evaluation Research Support

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice: Extension of Provision of Evaluation Research Support This Contract was initially awarded following a competition using CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. An additional PS125,000 has been awarded through the activation of the Optional Extension Clause within the Contract terms. The Department is currently assessing options for the future delivery of this service. Subject to requirements, this may include launching a new procurement competition, which will be timed to ensure that a replacement contract is awarded once the additional extension funding has been fully utilised.

Procurement Information

This Contract was awarded following a competition using CCS Framework RM6126 Research & insights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dd6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Frontier Economic Limited

Frontier Economics Limited

Further Information

Notice URLs

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