Planning

Industry Econometrics Model

RAIL DELIVERY GROUP

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Delivery Group is planning a procurement process for the development of an industry econometrics model aimed at evaluating and optimising the impact of revenue-generating marketing investment across various Train Operating Companies (TOCs) and national activities. This tender, entitled "Industry Econometrics Model," falls under the services category and involves multiple locations across the United Kingdom, with emphasis on London as the central point of contact. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 27th April 2026 and the award period concluding on 7th September 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a transparent selection process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic impact assessments, railway transport support services, and marketing services. Firms that can offer innovative solutions and robust analytical capabilities may find this opportunity particularly appealing, especially those looking to expand their presence in the public transport and econometric services sectors. With a gross value of £9,600,000, the project allows for substantial business growth potential. Companies with expertise in economic modelling, coupled with strong commercial and technical capabilities meeting the 70% quality and 30% price criteria, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. This contract is renewable, potentially extending the partnership further, providing additional avenues for growth.

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Notice Title

Industry Econometrics Model

Notice Description

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) are looking to appoint a partner to develop an independent and robust industry-wide econometric model to evaluate, optimise and understand the impact of revenue generating marketing investment across 14 TOCs including both DFTO and non-DFTO operators, and national activity delivered by RDG.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Term extension if required at buyer discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006204-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL DELIVERY GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sunil.chauhan@raildeliverygroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
07551560994

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4V 3DS
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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