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Update to Light Duty Cost and Performance Model

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

31 Jul 2026 at 10:47

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

11 May 2026 at 14:16

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

10 Feb 2026 at 10:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned an update and improvement of its Cost and Performance model for cars and vans. The work refreshes a model previously delivered and last updated in 2020, producing an updated evidence base on the costs and performance of cars and vans. The outputs support consistent departmental analysis and are intended to maintain its accuracy and robustness. This is a professional services requirement, classified under miscellaneous services. Delivery covers the United Kingdom. The buyer is the Department for Transport, a central government authority based in London. The requirement is relevant to consultancies and specialist analytical firms with experience developing, updating or assuring cost and performance models, particularly in the light-duty vehicle sector and in producing evidence for public policy analysis.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to ERM. It used a below-threshold direct award without competition. The contract was signed on 9 February 2026 and ran from 9 February to 15 May 2026. Its value was £39,950 excluding VAT and £47,930 including VAT. The award is recorded as active and the contract as active. There was one completed lot. The requirement was evaluated through a direct award route rather than a competitive tender. The contract title is Cost and Performance Models for Cars and Vans 2026 Update. ERM, a large supplier, was selected for the single lot covering the United Kingdom-wide service. Two subsequent proposed amendments extended the stated period beyond the original end date, first to 1 August 2026 and then to 30 October 2026.

This procurement indicates demand from the Department for Transport for specialist consultancy supporting evidence-led analysis of cars and vans. A credible future competitor would need the ability to review and improve an established cost and performance model, work with an existing evidence base, and produce robust outputs that can be applied consistently across a central government department. Relevant capability includes analysing vehicle costs and performance, developing transparent modelling approaches, testing assumptions and data, and explaining findings clearly to policy and analytical users. Experience delivering public-sector research or consultancy, particularly for transport or vehicle policy, would strengthen a supplier’s position. The selected supplier was a large organisation, indicating that capacity to undertake a defined analytical update and engage with departmental stakeholders is commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072579-2026
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
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
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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