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title: "Non-driving related tasks when using a self-driving vehicle"
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# Non-driving related tasks when using a self-driving vehicle

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36ed6639-6398-4c68-9b99-105668c8b9c5

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract titled "Non-driving related tasks when using a self-driving vehicle" with a value of £246,020 to 7th Sense Research UK ltd. The contract involves research services and has a tender end date of 17th November 2023. The contract period is from 1st December 2023 to 30th November 2024. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to understanding non-driving tasks in self-driving vehicles.

The Department for Transport's procurement process has reached the award stage. Businesses in the research services industry, particularly those focused on transportation and automotive innovation, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract is open and follows an open procedure above the threshold, offering a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration within the specified industry category and locations, including the United Kingdom and other specified jurisdictions.

## Notice

5.1 This Authority requires a requires a simulator-based study to understand whether any non-driving related tasks could be permitted when a driver is using a user in charge self-driving vehicle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7f268-b62d-4a2f-974c-5a63bac49975 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,020 |
| 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 | 7TH SENSE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7f268-b62d-4a2f-974c-5a63bac49975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7f268-b62d-4a2f-974c-5a63bac49975
  15th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b0854b5-b8f2-45cf-a94d-88bc030b11b7
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