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title: "Evaluation of the PS3 National Bus Fare Cap"
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# Evaluation of the PS3 National Bus Fare Cap

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b0df514-93af-4aec-9e78-a308077c1136

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, located in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Evaluation of the £3 National Bus Fare Cap," falling under the research and development services industry category. This contract is part of a selective procurement method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 6th May 2025, with the award published on 13th June 2025. The contract commenced on 11th June 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, reflecting a significant commitment to this service area across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and other regions.

This tender represents a compelling opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services. It is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolios in evaluating transport infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in delivering impactful evaluations that assess both value for money and strategic impact would find this project aligned with their capabilities. As the awarded contract was secured by Frontier Economics Ltd, it underscores the competitive nature of this market opportunity, encouraging similar entities to engage in future tenders and collaborations with public sector bodies.

## Notice

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract to a Supplier to deliver a high-quality impact and value for money evaluation of the PS3 National Bus Fare Cap.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2104cb-656d-402f-a8bd-9f7dd7b442dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,958 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2104cb-656d-402f-a8bd-9f7dd7b442dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2104cb-656d-402f-a8bd-9f7dd7b442dc
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da4e4ddf-a148-4e54-b948-80acea2e0efa
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- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ect/filesharing/flist/8954925/11175641/foldersFilesList.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1749806054267.1780375-1#fh
  Contract Order Form

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