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Independent Evaluation Synthesis of the Roads Policing Review

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

01 Sep 2026 at 17:20

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

21 Apr 2026 at 11:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned an independent evaluation synthesis of the Roads Policing Review. This is a professional research and consultancy service intended to bring together and assess the findings of the review in an independent expert report. The requirement sits within business, consulting and related professional services, including evaluation, analysis and evidence synthesis. The buying organisation is the Department for Transport, a central government department, and the work is associated with the department’s national roads policing responsibilities. The procurement covered a single requirement rather than separate service packages. It would suit organisations that provide independent policy evaluation, research synthesis, consultancy analysis or related advisory services for government clients, particularly those able to understand roads policing policy and turn existing evaluation evidence into a clear, authoritative synthesis.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly to ECM Research Solutions Ltd. The Department for Transport used a below-threshold procedure without competition. The award was made on 17 April 2026 for £20,000 excluding VAT (£24,000 including VAT). The contract was signed on 17 April 2026 and ran from 20 April 2026 to 31 July 2026. The contract was terminated, with the recorded reason being that it was completed; implementation ended on 3 August 2026 and the final value was £20,000 excluding VAT (£24,000 including VAT). The selected supplier was ECM Research Solutions Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise. The requirement was evaluated through a direct award rather than a competitive tender, so no competitive scoring basis or selection criteria are reported.

This award demonstrates demand from the Department for Transport for independent, evidence-led synthesis of policy review and evaluation work in roads policing. A credible future supplier would need demonstrable expertise in research and evaluation, the ability to assess and combine findings from existing studies, and the judgement to produce an impartial synthesis for a central government audience. Relevant capability includes policy analysis, qualitative and quantitative evidence handling, report writing and communicating conclusions clearly to senior public-sector stakeholders. Experience of roads policing, transport policy, enforcement, road safety or closely related government programmes would strengthen a supplier’s position. The selected provider was an SME, indicating that this type of specialist assignment can be delivered by a focused consultancy rather than only by a large professional services firm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Evaluation Synthesis of the Roads Policing Review

Notice Description

Independent Evaluation Synthesis of the Roads Policing Review by an independent expert

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06872b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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

ECM Research Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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