Notice Information
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Notice Title
Transport Technology Forum
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Notice Description
The Department for Transport (DfT) proposes a Single Tender Action (STA) to re-procure the Transport Technology Forum (TTF) provision through the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), a Community Interest Company (CIC). This decision is underpinned by the unique and essential characteristics required for the effective operation of the TTF, which align directly with LCRIG's organisational status, track record, and sectoral positioning.
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Procurement Information
Rationale for Single Tender Action (STA): Re-procurement of the Transport Technology Forum (TTF) provision through Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) The Department for Transport (DfT) proposes a Single Tender Action (STA) to re-procure the Transport Technology Forum (TTF) provision through the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), a Community Interest Company (CIC). This decision is underpinned by the unique and essential characteristics required for the effective operation of the TTF, which align directly with LCRIG's organisational status, track record, and sectoral positioning. 1. Strategic Importance of the TTF The TTF remains a key mechanism through which DfT communicates and engages with the transport technology sector. It provides a vital platform for sharing and promoting DfT's strategic objectives, ensuring that policy direction is both clearly disseminated and actively supported by sector stakeholders. The TTF must be managed by a provider capable of acting, in some contexts, as a direct representative of the Department--requiring strict adherence to Civil Service principles of impartiality, neutrality, and professionalism. 2. Requirements for Neutrality and Integrity The effective operation of the TTF depends upon it being perceived as a neutral, collaborative space that fosters open dialogue across both public and commercial participants. This necessitates a provider with no vested political interests, commercial bias in subject areas relevant to the TTF, or involvement in lobbying or advocacy activities that may compromise neutrality. Furthermore, the provider must not use the TTF as a vehicle for commercial promotion, dispute resolution, or arbitration. LCRIG, as a Community Interest Company, is structurally bound to act in the public interest, with no profit-distributing shareholders and a legal mandate to operate for community benefit. These attributes make LCRIG uniquely suited to uphold the TTF's principles of neutrality and impartiality, unlike commercial or politically affiliated organisations. 3. Data Stewardship and Sector Trust Effective operation of the TTF involves the ongoing maintenance of comprehensive and sensitive sector contact databases. This function demands a provider with proven data stewardship capabilities and established trust within the sector. The provider must meet all data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, crucially, retain the confidence of stakeholders regarding appropriate and secure use of such information. LCRIG has a demonstrated track record in managing sensitive sectoral data responsibly and maintaining sector trust, bolstered by its CIC status which inherently limits any opportunity for data misuse for commercial or lobbying purposes. 4. Sector Expertise and Added Value The TTF requires a provider with demonstrable experience and visibility within the transport technology sector--one that can not only support DfT objectives but also enhance the Forum's impact through additional resources, insight, and connections. LCRIG is already active across the local roads and transport technology community, and its continued delivery of the TTF ensures continuity, sector confidence, and the ability to rapidly mobilise operational capability with minimal transition risk. 5. Justification for Single Tender Action Given the specialist nature of the TTF's remit and the narrow field of providers capable of fulfilling its strategic, operational, and ethical requirements, a competitive procurement would not be viable without significant risk to delivery quality and sector trust. LCRIG's unique organisational form, proven neutrality, and embeddedness in the sector mean that no alternative provider could currently deliver the TTF to the required standards without compromising impartiality, continuity, or stakeholder confidence. While other organisations may exist that have experience in transport-related events or stakeholder engagement, they typically operate with commercial interests, political affiliations, or lobbying agendas, which would conflict with the impartial and non-commercial principles required for managing the TTF. Competing this requirement would risk awarding the contract to a provider unable to satisfy the specific neutrality, data stewardship, and non-advocacy criteria central to the TTF's operation. The risk of sector disengagement, reputational damage to DfT, and a loss of stakeholder trust significantly outweighs any potential benefits of open competition in this case. Conclusion Awarding the TTF provision to LCRIG via STA is a proportionate and justified procurement approach. It reflects the public interest requirements of the TTF, aligns with DfT's operational needs, and ensures that the Forum continues to operate as an impartial, trusted, and effective platform for engagement between DfT and the wider transport technology sector.
Notice Details
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Notice Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-h6vhtk-055695
- Publication Source
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Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- Current Stage
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Award
- All Stages
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Award
- Notice Type
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UK5 - Transparency Notice
- Procurement Type
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Standard
- Procurement Category
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Services
- Procurement Method
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Direct
- Procurement Method Details
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Direct award
- Tender Suitability
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SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
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Large
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
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75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- CPV Codes
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75100000 - Administration services
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Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
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Not specified
- Lots Value
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Not specified
- Awards Value
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£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
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Not specified
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Notice Dates
- Publication Date
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1 Jul 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
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Not specified
- Future Notice Date
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Not specified
- Award Date
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1 Jul 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
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30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
- Recurrence
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Not specified
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Notice Status
- Tender Status
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Complete
- Lots Status
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Complete
- Awards Status
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Pending
- Contracts Status
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Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
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Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Contact Name
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Not specified
- Contact Email
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dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
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Not specified
- Locality
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LONDON
- Postcode
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SW1P 4DR
- Post Town
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South West London
- Country
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England
- Major Region (ITL 1)
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TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
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TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
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TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
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Not specified
- Local Authority
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Westminster
- Electoral Ward
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Vincent Square
- Westminster Constituency
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Cities of London and Westminster
Buyer Location
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Supplier Information
Further Information
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Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036360-2025
1st July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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Notice URLs
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