--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Use of Novel Data Sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2384fea1-5010-4e11-a977-1d0bb0d9f5d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2384fea1-5010-4e11-a977-1d0bb0d9f5d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2384fea1-5010-4e11-a977-1d0bb0d9f5d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2384fea1-5010-4e11-a977-1d0bb0d9f5d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2024-02-29" --- # Prior Information Notice - Use of Novel Data Sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2384fea1-5010-4e11-a977-1d0bb0d9f5d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2384fea1-5010-4e11-a977-1d0bb0d9f5d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2384fea1-5010-4e11-a977-1d0bb0d9f5d9.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a Prior Information Notice titled "Use of Novel Data Sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours". This procurement opportunity aims to collect and analyse data on travel behaviours and transport user personas for policy-making in the Transport sector. The tender involves creating a dataset, proof of concept analysis tool, a feasibility study, and a summary report. Key dates include a procurement launch in March 2024, tender return deadline in April 2024, and contract award in May 2024. The maximum budget for this contract is £295,000 (GBP). This tender by DfT presents an opportunity for businesses providing IT services, data analysis services, research and development services, and market research to demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Suppliers need to be prepared to use novel data sources to analyse transport behaviours and should register on DfT's Jaggaer platform to participate. The tender process is expected to be competitive, with a focus on innovative solutions and expertise in collecting and analysing diverse data sources. ## Notice Prior Information Notice - Department for Transport: Use of novel data sources for Demographic Analysis of Transport Behaviours The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is for information only and is intended to assist Potential Suppliers with preparation to submit a bid for a potential upcoming procurement opportunity. It is intended that this will be run via an Open Procedure and published on both Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service. Requirement The Department for Transport (DfT), acting on behalf of the UK Government, is working on a potential procurement to collect and analyse data relating to travel behaviours and transport user personas, and on the potential application of Digital Twins on policy making in the Transport sector. This requirement will seek to appoint a Supplier to demonstrate a proof of concept for using novel data sources (including mobile data, GPS, surveys or a combination of data sources) to produce an analysis of transport behaviours of different groups of transport users identified through cluster analysis, and how those change geographically. The aim of this work is to create a data driven approach for the department to better predict and measure the impact of policies or events across different demographics, user needs and areas of the country. DfT envisages the requirement would include the following Key Deliverables: - Create a Dataset - Construct a Proof of Concept Analysis Tool - Complete a Feasibility Study - Produce a Summary Report Full details will be published in the Statement of Requirements as part of the procurement. Provisional Timeline - Procurement Launch - Week Commencing 4 March 2024 - Deadline of Tender Return - Week Commencing 15 April 2024 - Contract Award - May 2024 - Contract End Date - November 2024 These dates are indicative only and have been provided for guidance. All dates are subject to change. Budget The maximum allocated budget for the contract is PS295,000 excluding VAT. Jaggaer Please note that the Department carries out all procurement competitions via it's e-sourcing platform Jaggaer. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account as soon as possible in order to participate. Information on how to register is available on the Jaggaer homepage; https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Please note that these details are subject to change. The DfT reserves the right to not run a procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b196dc6-9a6d-4819-9b7d-d5402d71593f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £295,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 29 Feb 2024 at 15:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b196dc6-9a6d-4819-9b7d-d5402d71593f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b196dc6-9a6d-4819-9b7d-d5402d71593f 29th February 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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