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title: "Local Authority funded rural transport"
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# Local Authority funded rural transport

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45d2e9e5-6617-42ad-8a60-7ee26c38bc3a

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is conducting a public procurement process for a project titled "Local Authority funded rural transport". This initiative aims to enhance understanding of local authority transport and accessibility provision in rural English areas. The procurement is classified under research and development services, with a contract value of £86,282. The tender process was completed, with the award made on 12 April 2017. The project commenced on 13 April 2017 and is due to be completed by 30 November 2017, specifically in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in local transport solutions. Companies capable of conducting primary and secondary research and analysing local authority practices in rural accessibility would be well-suited to engage in similar future projects. As such, firms focused on supporting local transportation initiatives or understanding community needs could find valuable prospects within the findings and practices highlighted in this project.

## Notice

The project aims to improve understanding of different types of local authority (LA) transport and accessibility provision in English rural areas, and their suitability for specific local conditions, through primary and secondary research. The project will find out more about how LAs ensure rural connectivity and accessibility are sustained in the current financial climate, how funding decisions are made to serve local needs, and to highlight instances of good practice by LAs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2152b2bb-2e1a-4d3a-916b-421b7124ab9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,282 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,282 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2152b2bb-2e1a-4d3a-916b-421b7124ab9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2152b2bb-2e1a-4d3a-916b-421b7124ab9f
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/746ee971-1c5a-4f1b-a3b1-6c336c8a2acf
  Award Letter

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