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08 Jul 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Qualitative and Quantitative Research (TfL 96996)" has been completed by Transport for London (TfL). This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically concerning research services, and was carried out in numerous UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method used was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 8th July 2026 and was a call-off from the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. The sole award under this procedure was made to 2CV Limited, with the procurement focusing on a broad range of themes, including customer service, urban development, and accessibility.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative and quantitative research services, offering a platform to collaborate with a significant public entity like TfL. Companies with strengths in technical performance and social value enhancements were likely to excel in the competitive evaluation process, which focused heavily on quality (70% total) and commercial considerations (30%). Large-scale businesses, equipped to address complex research needs across various areas such as urban realm and service development, were particularly well-placed to benefit from this contract, marking an opportunity for further expansion and influence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Qualitative and Quantitative Research (TfL 96996)

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS RM6126 - Research and Insights DPS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ad hoc qualitative and quantitative research which can support TfL/GLA to understand both the breadth and depth of a variety of themes including customer information provision, staff service to customers, fares, ticketing and changes, urban realm and built environment, healthy streets topics, safety and security, travel demand management, vehicle or service development, freight, disability, accessibility and inclusion.

Procurement Information

Call-off from the CCS RM6126 DPS - Under PCR2015. Categories were filtered by selection available on the CCS. All suppliers were sent an early market engagement to complete and would allow us register them on SAP Ariba. An expression of interest was then sent out to all suppliers to allow us register them on SAP Ariba.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c62c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2CV

Further Information

Notice URLs

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