Planning

Request for Information- USE OF MOBILE DATA FOR PERSONA-BASED ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORT BEHAVIOUR

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

18 Aug 2023 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport based in London, United Kingdom, has planned a Request for Information tender titled "USE OF MOBILE DATA FOR PERSONA-BASED ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORT BEHAVIOUR" within the services industry category. The tender aims to explore the feasibility of using new data sources from mobile devices to evaluate policy impacts on demographics, produce open data sets, and analytical tools. The tender value is 250,000 GBP. The deadline for responses to this tender is 01/09/2023.

This tender from the Department for Transport offers an opportunity for businesses to engage in conducting a feasibility study using mobile phone-derived data for persona-based transport behavior analysis. Companies specialising in survey services and social research services may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to developing tools for better policy-making based on demographic insights derived from mobile data sources.

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Notice Title

Request for Information- USE OF MOBILE DATA FOR PERSONA-BASED ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORT BEHAVIOUR

Notice Description

The aim of this project will be to explore the feasibility of using new and novel data sources, gathered through mobile devices, to enable DfT to better evaluate the impact policies and/or events have on different demographics. It is also expected to produce new open data sets and analytical tools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To improve the user experience, and support in the Public Sector Equality Duty, the Social Research Team at the Department for Transport (DfT) undertook a mixed-methods approach using quantitative and qualitative research to develop a cohesive set of 12 transport personas, based on 9 segments within the population in England aged 16+. This research has been published in July 2023. These personas have been developed based on survey and ethnographic data analysis, represent a range of common demographic, attitudinal and behavioural traits, are statistically robust and give the narrative to guide inclusive policy design, as described in the technical report. Using personas can guide policy makers when considering people's needs and motivations, as well as possible reservations and barriers in policy initiatives. However, these are not yet linked to any analytic tool that will enable quantitative analysis or planning. DfT therefore want to explore how much segments can be linked to quantifiable and automatically updated data sources. This can provide DfT with an up-to-date and granular understanding of the impact of different events or policies to different parts of the public. It can also enable better targeting of policies where personas indicate the effect might be highest. DfT wishes to explore two ways to achieve this, both through mobile phone derived data: through a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) data analysis, and/or through specific in-phone survey apps. It is currently unclear which, if either, of these approaches can provide a reliable solution to quantifying the behaviour of different personas through time. DfT would like to commission a feasibility study to establish whether either approach is feasible and the relative strengths of each data set. The Department envisages the requirement would include the following two Work Packages: Work Package 1: MNO Data The activity proposed is likely to comprise the following steps: 1. Conduct a feasibility study to investigate the practicality of mapping between the DfT personas and MNO data (provided by the supplier), identifying any gaps. 2. Conduct an analysis on each of the 9 segments' distribution across the whole or part of the UK, and construct an activity-based transport diary; and compare findings of the above study and analysis to the National Travel Survey, to understand any deviations and potential overlap. Evidence the ability of any further insights, especially regarding the department's strategic aims 3. Develop a Proof-of-Concept tool capable of tracking the changes of behaviour of personas over time, or before and after events/policies; and trial the tool to provide regional insights to a recent policy or crisis Work Package 2: Survey App Data The activity proposed is likely to comprise the three steps as specified above regarding the MNO data, as well as recruitment of survey participants, data gathering and handling. The supplier might use an existing participant sample pull but will need to justify its appropriateness. A set of questions will need to be asked to each survey participant in order for them to be allocated to the 9 segments. Full information on the requirement can be accessed on the Department's e-sourcing portal Jaggaer at the following link https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/74917045018A0844414A or by searching pqq_351 - Request for Information- Use of Data for Persona-Based Analysis of Transport Behaviour on the Jaggaer Portal. We request that responses to this RFI are please submitted by 01/09/2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f522
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024311-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79314000 - Feasibility study

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rory.morgan@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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