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Strategic Licensing Pilot evaluation

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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30 Jul 2026 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic Licensing Pilot evaluation," aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the London Strategic Licensing Project. This contract falls under the services category and was specifically designed for research consultancy services. The procurement method employed was limited competition, suitable for contracts below the threshold, which was finalised on 28th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £165,000 excluding VAT, has a delivery period starting from 29th July 2026 and continuing until 29th November 2028, with the potential for a six-month renewal. The primary location for this project is within the UKI region of London, and it encompasses economic growth, vibrancy, safety, and inclusion as key focus areas.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in research and evaluation, particularly those seeking to delve into public policy and licensing processes. Businesses equipped with expertise in assessing project design and delivery, as well as those capable of generating insightful recommendations for policy improvement, would find this tender appealing. Larger firms with a robust capacity for conducting comprehensive assessments and engaging with stakeholders effectively are likely to benefit the most from this opportunity to enhance business confidence in the licensing system while contributing valuable insights into public administration. IPSOS MORI UK LIMITED, a prominent player in the field, has secured the contract, exemplifying the potential for reputable businesses to thrive in such public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Licensing Pilot evaluation

Notice Description

seeks the appointment of a third-party Consultant to assess how effectively the London Strategic Licensing Project has been implemented and to provide early evidence of the intended outcomes and impact including on economic growth, vibrancy, safety and inclusion at night, and business confidence in the licensing system. The objective of this requirement is for a service provider to: 2.1.1 assess how the project has been designed and delivered in practice; 2.1.2 understand how new powers and tools are used and experienced; 2.1.3 identify what has worked well, less well, and why; 2.1.4 assess the project's contribution to changes in local licensing processes and outcomes; 2.1.5 generate learning to inform recommendations and opportunities for improvement for future policy and delivery; 2.1.6 produce outputs and deliverables as set out in the specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d75b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072079-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 29 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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