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Mass Transit Taskforce (MTTF) Secretariat

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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03 Jul 2026 at 14:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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03 Jul 2026 at 12:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed the procurement process to appoint a secretariat for the Mass Transit Taskforce (MTTF), in line with its Better Connected strategy. This procurement, awarded on 3rd July 2026, involves a direct award due to the specific neutral requirements needed for the role. The selected supplier, the Urban Transport Group, based in Leeds, will serve from 16th July 2026 to 15th January 2027. This contract, valued at approximately £593,038.80, relates to the services category within the public authority sector under central government operations, primarily focused in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with central government contracts that require neutrality and impartiality. Especially suited for organisations that can provide research services without commercial or political bias, this contract showcases how SMEs can secure significant government contracts by aligning with critical project values and requirements. Businesses with expertise in providing politically neutral, collaborative environments stand to benefit considerably from such opportunities, aiding their growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mass Transit Taskforce (MTTF) Secretariat

Notice Description

The Better Connected strategy published by the Department for Transport in April 2026 committed the Department to establishing a Mass Transit Taskforce. This procurement is to appoint a commercially and politically neutral organisation to act as secretariat for the taskforc.e

Procurement Information

The effective operation of the MTTF depends upon it being perceived as a neutral, collaborative space that fosters open dialogue across both public and commercial participants. This necessitates a provider with no vested political interests, commercial bias in subject areas relevant to Mass Transit, or involvement in lobbying or advocacy activities that may compromise neutrality. Furthermore, the provider must not use the MTTF as a vehicle for commercial promotion, dispute resolution, or arbitration. UTG is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, with no profit-distributing shareholders, it is voluntarily funded by its member organisations who are Local Transport Authorities (LTAs). Its strategy and policies are determined by a Board of 10 Directors, one from each of its Principal Members which maintains a balance of opinions. These attributes make UTG uniquely suited to uphold the MTTF's principles of neutrality and impartiality, unlike commercial or politically affiliated organisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c369
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062906-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,199 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

URBAN TRANSPORT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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