Award

Advice on Staffing and Technical Needs for a New Data Service

TRANSPORT FOCUS

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 15:26

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport Focus, a central government public authority, involves awarding a contract for consultancy services to assist in staffing and technical requirements for a new data service. The procurement, under ID PR0825, was conducted using an open competition method below threshold levels, primarily targeting services within systems consultancy. Situated in London, Transport Focus seeks expertise for managing and utilising large transport data, involving tasks such as dashboard reporting but excluding policy design and systems implementation. The tender progressed from inception in August 2025 to contract signing in October, with completion by November, while potential delivery extensions are noted until December.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs with experience in hardware consultancy services, offering a contract value of up to £17,700. Businesses skilled in transport data management, possessing relevant expertise and track record, quality service proposals, and offering value for money, are well-positioned to compete. With Transport Focus focusing on building internal analytical capabilities, participating businesses can leverage their consultancy expertise to influence key transport data strategies within the United Kingdom. The renewal options further accommodate extended service contributions, enhancing potential long-term business partnerships with Transport Focus.

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Notice Title

Advice on Staffing and Technical Needs for a New Data Service

Notice Description

Data consultancy to advice on staffing and technical needs for a new data service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: By exception if situation arises where delivery can't be fully achieved by 31/10/25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058580
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOCUS
Contact Name
Alex Campbell
Contact Email
procurementadmin@transportfocus.org.uk
Contact Phone
07542 503814

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIGO CONSULT

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