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Update to Light Duty Cost and Performance Model

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Transport, located at Great Minster House in London. The tender, titled "Update to Light Duty Cost and Performance Model", falls under the services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The process stages include award and contract, with critical dates including contract signing on 9th February 2026 and an end date of 15th May 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition", indicating no open tender contest was held. The awarded contract, valued at £39,950, mandates the updating of a model critical for internal departmental analyses.

This tender presents avenues for growth for businesses specialising in service provision to government agencies, particularly those with expertise in modelling and analytical service delivery for the automotive sector. Large-scale service providers like ERM, already handling the contract, have demonstrated adaptability and capability in similar projects. Businesses experienced in delivering complex, data-driven solutions for public sector projects are well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities stemming from such updates and improvements to departmental analytical models.

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Notice Title

Update to Light Duty Cost and Performance Model

Notice Description

An update and improvement of the Cost and Performance model for cars and vans, previously delivered and last updated in 2020. The outputs of the model are used consistently in the department and an updated evidence base on the cost and performance of cars and vans will ensure the accuracy and robustness of analysis across the department is maintained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011694-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 15 May 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
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

ERM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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