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title: "Quantitative rail research call-off contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1835521c-41f3-4ded-ad34-f316cbb14b37"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# Quantitative rail research call-off contract

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1835521c-41f3-4ded-ad34-f316cbb14b37

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process for a "Quantitative rail research call-off contract," aimed at providing services for various quick-turnaround surveys and secondary data analysis related to railways in Great Britain. This project, classified under research and development services, covers a diverse range of locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Commencing on 20th October 2021, and concluding by 31st December 2024, the contract was awarded to Savanta with a budget of £900,000. The procurement utilised a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those with capabilities in quantitative analysis and quick-turnaround survey execution. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, smaller businesses with niche expertise in rail systems research may find similar opportunities in future tenders. The broad geographic scope suggests that businesses with international operations or interests can also benefit from engaging with such contracts founded by the Department for Transport.

## Notice

Provision of services for quantitative rail research. The purpose of the research is to allow for the undertaking of various quick-turnaround surveys and secondary data analysis which relate to the railways in Great Britain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c663da7-c578-4a68-b350-af0b9e231bc9 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | 33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c663da7-c578-4a68-b350-af0b9e231bc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c663da7-c578-4a68-b350-af0b9e231bc9
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b48cd06c-c662-4636-b815-76a1c150355d
  n/a

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