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title: "National Security Science and Research Programme CF Extension 25-26"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# National Security Science and Research Programme CF Extension 25-26

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28085037-b57f-4d77-adbb-e42e05ac20ca

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently extended the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Programme Contract initially awarded to PA Consulting in January 2022. This extension prolongs the contract by 12 months, up until March 2026, increasing the total contract value by £4M to a maximum of £16M. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold and is classified under transport services. Key locations for this contract include Great Minster House in London (postcode SW1P 4DR). The contract period for this extension starts on 31st March 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms with capabilities in transport security, research, and innovation. Large-scale enterprises specialising in providing technical expertise and developing policy compliance solutions for transport security would be well-suited to compete. Given the DfT's expectation of a collaborative relationship with the awarded supplier, businesses capable of delivering a range of research and analysis activities, either directly or through third parties, will find this contract particularly appealing.

## Notice

The National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Programme is a Division in the DfT and is the primary source of transport security technical expertise in Whitehall. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a0afb-e1f7-4dd6-a248-b631a04aec7d The NSSR Programme Contract was awarded to PA Consulting in January 2022 with an end date of March 2025 with a maximum PS12M value. The Contract included an optional Extension provision; "The Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 12 months, the terms and conditions of the Contract (and all associated Schedules) shall apply throughout any such extended period". This Contract Award Notice is to confirm that this Extension has been invoked by a further 12 months up until March 2026 with a maximum PS4M value. This takes the total maximum Contract value to PS16M.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556198db-fb88-431e-9d14-f7311a463fa3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556198db-fb88-431e-9d14-f7311a463fa3
- 21 Jan 2022 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a0afb-e1f7-4dd6-a248-b631a04aec7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556198db-fb88-431e-9d14-f7311a463fa3
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a0afb-e1f7-4dd6-a248-b631a04aec7d
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/381155e7-328a-491b-b289-507de4f66671
  n/a

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