Award

Road Safety Analytics Unit Discovery

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

02 Mar 2026 at 10:01

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Road Safety Analytics Unit Discovery," aimed at advancing road safety policy through improved data analytics. This initiative falls under the industry category of technical services and is taking place across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the contract amendment stage as of March 2026, following an initial award in December 2025. Key dates include a contract amendment on 3 March 2026, with the amendment period extending from 4 March to 30 June 2026, offering a potential for a renewal should additional time be required.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in technical services, particularly those specialising in data analytics and road safety. As the procurement method was a direct award to TRL Limited, for technical reasons, it suggests that firms with strong technical capabilities or unique expertise in road safety analytics could position themselves well for similar future contracts. Large-scale businesses with proven experience in handling projects that align with central governmental public authority requirements might find this domain ripe for strategic partnership and innovation.

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Notice Title

Road Safety Analytics Unit Discovery

Notice Description

This discovery project will define the purpose, structure and operating model for a Road Safety Analytics Unit whose aim is to use data most effectively to understand the root causes and impacts of road traffic collisions, to inform road safety policy. The discovery will provide recommendations for implementation, ensuring the unit is strategically positioned as well as technically and operationally fit for the future of road safety.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e456
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018243-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,390 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£163,390 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TRL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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