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title: "TROO0441 Rail Research Quantitative Call off contract"
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# TROO0441 Rail Research Quantitative Call off contract

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-092874aa-6f02-43ee-bb05-8c9f829c2cf4

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the "TROO0441 Rail Research Quantitative Call-off contract," under the industry category of Market Research Services (CPV code 79310000). This call-off contract is part of a framework agreement, with a total value of £800,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was selective, and the tender went through its finalisation phase with the contract period scheduled from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2027. The awarded research contract will enable DfT to commission robust quantitative surveys targeting several groups such as the general public, rail network users, and specific rail user subgroups across various geographical regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs in the market research sector. Companies specialising in quantitative research, public transport consultancy, and broader survey services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract's extensive scope covering a range of geographic areas and user demographics allows for substantial business growth and expansion in the public transportation consulting field. Large-scale research firms like Savanta, which secured the contract, demonstrate the competitive nature and the high standards required for delivering quality research that informs public policy and service improvements within the rail industry.

## Notice

The research will be to enable the Authority to commission robust quantitative surveys with various groups, including but not limited to, the general public and businesses; users of the GB surface rail network; and specific groups of rail users - for example, disabled passengers, users of specific routes, specific Train Operating Companies (TOCs), or in specific regions. More broadly, the Authority will use the contract to commission any quantitative research relevant to rail and the rail industry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c799754-7e96-482b-9f59-ede133d1a0ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | SAVANTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c799754-7e96-482b-9f59-ede133d1a0ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c799754-7e96-482b-9f59-ede133d1a0ac
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd59b49f-217e-48c6-a278-7c046d44bfdf
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