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title: "Transport and the UK Regional Productivity Gap"
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# Transport and the UK Regional Productivity Gap

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47570403-accc-4256-b28d-8dc1e03568c3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for research services titled "Transport and the UK Regional Productivity Gap." The procurement sought to analyse the impact of transport on regional productivity in the UK. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £104,197. Services are to be delivered across diverse locations, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, and other regions worldwide. The tender process concluded on 2nd April 2025, with the contract running from 15th May 2025 to 14th February 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those adept in economic and transportation assessments. The framework agreement format suggests that businesses with pre-existing qualifications or those capable of forming strategic partnerships would be competitive candidates. Growth potential is evident through the opportunity to contribute to influential government policy discussions and develop specialised expertise in assessing the economic benefits of transport infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged, given the suitability criteria outlined by the buyer.

## Notice

DfT wishes to inform a contract has been awarded for services to develop a robust, causal estimate of the contribution of transport (or lack of sufficient transport) to regional productivity gaps in the UK. This will help inform the policy debate and support the overall case for transport investment by understanding the 'size of the prize' via some Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec70c4f0-626c-4e79-a091-51504e49a577 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 14 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,197 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,197 |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec70c4f0-626c-4e79-a091-51504e49a577

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec70c4f0-626c-4e79-a091-51504e49a577
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f730cba5-f5c1-452d-a5a1-ed9c0e7cb52f
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