Notice Information

  • Notice Title

    Transport Technology Forum

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Notice Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-055695

    Publication Source

    Find A Tender Service

    Latest Notice

    https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036360-2025

    Current Stage

    Award

    All Stages

    Award


    Notice Type

    UK5 - Transparency Notice

    Procurement Type

    Standard

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Procurement Method

    Direct

    Procurement Method Details

    Direct award

    Tender Suitability

    SME, VCSE

    Awardee Scale

    Large

  • Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

    CPV Divisions

    75 - Administration, defence and social security services


    CPV Codes

    75100000 - Administration services

  • Notice Value(s)

    Tender Value

    Not specified

    Lots Value

    Not specified

    Awards Value

    £1,200,000 £1M-£10M

    Contracts Value

    Not specified

  • Notice Dates

    Publication Date

    1 Jul 20253 months ago

    Submission Deadline

    Not specified

    Future Notice Date

    Not specified

    Award Date

    1 Jul 20253 months ago

    Contract Period

    30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years

    Recurrence

    Not specified

  • Notice Status

    Tender Status

    Complete

    Lots Status

    Complete

    Awards Status

    Pending

    Contracts Status

    Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

  • Contracting Authority (Buyer)

    Main Buyer

    DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

    Contact Name

    Not specified

    Contact Email

    dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk

    Contact Phone

    Not specified

    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

    LCRIG

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