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title: "AWARDED CONTRACT: TRAS3087 - Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Peer Review"
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# AWARDED CONTRACT: TRAS3087 - Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Peer Review

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18fa6b88-e23c-460b-8042-56a552c80c79

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract to Modal Shift Ltd for the provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Peer Review. The contract, valued at £40,000.00 GBP, covers expert advice on transport modelling and appraisal methods. The contract period starts on 29th August 2023 and ends on 30th November 2023, with a possibility of extension until 29th February 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the award was made on 16th August 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services sector looking to grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry with expertise in transport analysis and peer review are well-suited to compete. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others, can participate in this tender process initiated by the Department for Transport.

## Notice

This contract is awarded to Modal Shift, following a previous open call for competition on Contracts Finder. The contract's start date is the 29th August 2023, and its expiry date is the 30th November 2023. The Department retains the option of extending the contract, if required, until 29th February 2024. The contract's maximum value is PS40,000.00, excluding VAT. The contract covers peer review of the DfT's Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG), which consists of software tools and guidance on transport modelling and appraisal methods. The supplier will provide expert advice and professional opinion as to whether the updated guidance represents good practice and is sufficiently succinct and understandable for a range of practitioner experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a456496-f9b5-4b35-829d-eed312f8e2a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | MODAL SHIFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a456496-f9b5-4b35-829d-eed312f8e2a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a456496-f9b5-4b35-829d-eed312f8e2a9
  24th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8acd4ab1-7aaa-4437-a740-f5b0a7f9d266
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5286267c-ed8e-4636-97b3-46aaaaf2518c
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