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title: "DfT PHD Studentships & Internships Scheme"
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# DfT PHD Studentships & Internships Scheme

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-022aeb46-d2b1-45ae-ae1e-b7a6a2f778ea

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently completed the procurement process for the "DfT PHD Studentships & Internships Scheme" under the Research services category. The tender was conducted as an open procedure below the threshold, with a total contract value of £15,197.34. The contract period started on 28th November 2022 and will end on 28th December 2022. The buying organisation is based in London, England, with the contract's delivery addresses including various locations across the United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Connected Places Catapult Services on 10th September 2022.

This awarded contract by the Department for Transport presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering services in the research sector, to grow through collaboration with the contracting authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement, with a focus on delivering specialised services to support the internships scheme. Businesses interested in research services and student-focused initiatives can leverage the experience gained from participating in similar competitive processes to enhance their capabilities and contribute to the development of innovative solutions within the sector.

## Notice

Payment for initial services of set up of contract for student internships that subsequently did not award to contract due to discrepancies within specification on costings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edada2e-8175-4aff-99e3-0c8ab917b56d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 28 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,197 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,197 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2022 at 14:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edada2e-8175-4aff-99e3-0c8ab917b56d
- 16 Dec 2022 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edada2e-8175-4aff-99e3-0c8ab917b56d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edada2e-8175-4aff-99e3-0c8ab917b56d
  16th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bc7006b-ad2d-4426-b2a7-a19296de35fa
  n/a

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