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Research services to Motability and OZEV

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport (DfT) involves a project titled "Research services to Motability and OZEV." It falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract aims to create an evidence base for revising the PAS 1899:2022 standard related to chargepoint accessibility. The process reached the completion stage with the award made to Designability on 21st August 2025. The contract was signed on 29th July 2025 and will be active until 31st August 2025, conducted through direct procurement without a competitive process, as it is below the threshold.

This tender offers opportunities for growth in the research services sector, providing potential for businesses specialising in R&D, especially those focusing on accessibility and transport innovation, to engage with government projects. Large businesses with expertise in similar projects and capable of direct procurement methods would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities in this field, enabling expansion of their portfolio in collaboration with central government authorities like DfT.

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Notice Title

Research services to Motability and OZEV

Notice Description

This research will create an evidence base that will be used to inform the revision of the PAS 1899:2022 standard for chargepoint accessibility, which will be a project funded and supported by DfT and Motability Foundation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050415-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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

DESIGNABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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