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title: "Research Framework for DfT Roads Directorate (LRTA & REME)"
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# Research Framework for DfT Roads Directorate (LRTA & REME)

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d433c7f-f63c-433d-9085-dee2dc1a428a

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a Research Framework contract to 3 suppliers, with a total value of £5,000,000. The contract period is between March 6, 2023, and March 5, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on January 25, 2023. The contracting parties include DfT as the buyer and National Centre for Social Research, Frontier Economics Ltd, and Ipsos as the awarded suppliers. The contract delivery addresses are in various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This Research Framework tender by the DfT Roads Directorate offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the research sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations could find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The awarded contract aims to support research services within the transport industry, providing a chance for diversification and collaboration with reputable organisations like the DfT. Businesses ready to handle complex frameworks and deliver quality research outcomes are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Multiple supplier Framework - awarded to 3 suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce96427-b9e4-4869-b0d9-5ae924021e55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS; IPSOS; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce96427-b9e4-4869-b0d9-5ae924021e55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce96427-b9e4-4869-b0d9-5ae924021e55
  8th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8c2c610-71f0-46e8-afe6-1f7bd5a47b25
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d81c31f6-9920-49b7-97d6-76f211cd3609
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d5d1e51-002a-4c7e-bcab-277c02c2022b
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