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Validating Demand Models with Mobile Phone Data

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 Oct 2026 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned a feasibility study into using linked, longitudinal mobile phone data to improve understanding of how people respond to transport interventions. The work develops and tests a robust method for using this data to estimate, or support estimation of, behavioural parameters in transport demand models. It assesses whether mobile phone data can provide credible evidence for estimating causal behavioural responses and identifies practical next steps for larger-scale implementation. This is a research and data-services requirement, with delivery across the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and a contract has been awarded to Jacobs UK Limited. The Department for Transport used a competitive, selective award under a framework, below the relevant threshold. There was one lot. The contract was signed on 21 October 2026 and runs from 22 October 2026 to 21 April 2027, with an option to extend by two months, to 21 June 2027. The contract value is £85,000 excluding VAT (£102,000 including VAT). The published information does not set out an evaluation formula or specific award criteria.

For suppliers considering comparable future research for the Department for Transport, this award shows demand for specialist transport modelling research that combines longitudinal mobile phone data with behavioural analysis. A credible competitor would need to design and test a robust methodology for deriving behavioural parameters, assess the data’s value as evidence of causal responses to interventions, and translate findings into practical recommendations for larger-scale use. Experience connecting data analysis with transport demand modelling and appraisal would be relevant to this requirement. The award was made competitively under a framework, so suppliers seeking similar work would need access to an appropriate framework route as well as the research capability to deliver a focused feasibility study.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Validating Demand Models with Mobile Phone Data

Notice Description

This contract is to undertake a feasibility study on the use of disaggregate, lSSongitudinal Mobile Phone Data (MPD) to improve understanding of behavioural responses to transport interventions and support future improvements to transport demand modelling and appraisal guidance. The contract will develop and test a robust methodology for using linked, longitudinal MPD to estimate or support estimation of behavioural parameters used in transport demand models. The work will assess whether MPD can provide a credible evidence base for future estimation of causal behavioural responses and identify practical next steps for larger-scale implementation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ddc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099960-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 6-12 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
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

Jacobs UK Ltd

Further Information

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