--- title: "Internships & PhD Studentships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2022-06-07" --- # Internships & PhD Studentships Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103e519e-602c-449c-ac11-7a2b81a63278.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the active Tender stage for their initiative titled "Internships & PhD Studentships". This programme, classified under Research and Development Services, aims to enhance DfT's strategic priorities through impactful science, innovation, and technology. The tender period will conclude on 15 July 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 5 September 2022 and extend until 30 August 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £400,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement method used for this initiative is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested parties across locations including the UK and beyond. This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can engage with academic institutions and understand the complexities of government operations. Businesses with expertise in recruitment, training, and consultancy within the realms of education and research will find this tender beneficial for expanding their market presence. By collaborating with the DfT, selected suppliers will not only contribute to important policy-making efforts but also gain invaluable exposure and experience in the public sector, fostering long-term growth avenues. ## Notice The Science, Innovation and Technology (ScITech) directorate within DfT aims to enable the successful delivery of DfT's Strategic Priorities through timely, usable and impactful Science, Innovation and Technology in the form of solutions, advice and challenge. It achieves this through a focus on the three pillars of the DfT Science Plan: people, partnerships and purpose. As part of a ScITech's programme to broaden access to expertise across DfT to support policy making and delivery, as well as to help grow and support the academic transport community, we are establishing a programme of postgraduate internships and PhD studentships. These will provide: Interns: to conduct short, independent research projects of between 3-6 months on key areas of departmental priority PhDs: programmes of focused study on areas of particular need within DfT or in a specific area where DfT is keen to grow capability. These two routes to work with early-stage academic researchers will provide DfT with access to a wide pool of academic expertise and support the development of the talent pipeline for DfT and the wider transport Research & Development sector. The aim is for this work to benefit both DfT and the academic student and their institution. DfT will have access to expertise and talent not otherwise available, and work on topics that might not otherwise be taken forward. The student in return gains an insight into how government works, how policy is developed and implemented and the types of evidence and research needed. They will experience working life for civil servants, including communicating to senior policy officials for impact and working at pace. The Authority seeks to develop, manage and deliver the process on the department's behalf. This will include recruiting and placing interns with teams across DfT and developing and recruiting PhD studentships. We need a supplier who can reach out across a wide range of academic institutions, ensuring fairness and allowing DfT to better meet our diversity and inclusion goals Additional information: This requirement is being managed by the Department's Procurement Portal (MyCommercial). If you are not currently registered, please complete your registration in order to participate. Support with regard to registration is available via the MyCommercial homepage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe78e982-4643-4691-9ad9-d8ecec54af99 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 30 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2022 at 08:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe78e982-4643-4691-9ad9-d8ecec54af99 - 7 Jun 2022 at 08:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe78e982-4643-4691-9ad9-d8ecec54af99 - 31 May 2022 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe78e982-4643-4691-9ad9-d8ecec54af99 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe78e982-4643-4691-9ad9-d8ecec54af99 7th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/3953502101811BBF2420 How to Access the Opportunity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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