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title: "Co-design and Co-investment Research"
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# Co-design and Co-investment Research

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c1fc352-d5d9-46e3-af92-949d01c1ea09

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a contract titled "Co-design and Co-investment Research" in the industry category of research services. The contract is valued at £94,630 and commenced on 10th March 2025, with an end date of 9th June 2026. This procurement, conducted under a limited method for competitive quotations below the threshold, targets services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement is complete, with the official contract award date being 10th March 2025, and it was published on 8th April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those that specialise in co-design and co-investment studies. Larger research foundations, similar to the winning supplier, Work Foundation at Lancaster University, would find this tender conducive to expanding their portfolio and influencing strategic urban development projects. Although the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates significant potential for other established research service providers to engage in high-value, impactful projects with major public transport organisations like Transport for London.

## Notice

Contract has been awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e6376-7c0c-4280-84cc-23017bdd80c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,630 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORK FOUNDATION AT LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e6376-7c0c-4280-84cc-23017bdd80c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e6376-7c0c-4280-84cc-23017bdd80c3
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58d743e5-c0ef-4429-ab22-4e4a80f7ed11
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