--- title: "NSSR Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2021-07-07" --- # NSSR Market Engagement Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e5dcfd1-113f-4b8a-8040-c37b8849a85d.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of the NSSR Market Engagement procurement process, aimed at exploring new contracting arrangements in the Science and Research sector. This initiative, which falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' industry category, invites suppliers to provide feedback on their capabilities by 14th July 2021. Responses will help identify industry capacity and appetite for collaborating with the DfT, focusing on areas such as Behavioural Science, Canine, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems, and more. The engagement notice was published on 7th July 2021. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the Science and Research sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions or expert advice in behavioural science, system analysis, or programme management services are particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to respond with their insights by submitting a completed Supplier Questionnaire via the DfT's Jaggaer platform, enabling them to actively participate in shaping future contracting strategies. ## Notice The National Security Science and Research (NSSR) division within the Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to enhance the efficiency of delivery, innovation and resilience of research outcomes by exploring the possibility of investing in a new contracting arrangement and would welcome comments/observations from suppliers who operate in the Science and Research sector. We are publishing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeking feedback from suppliers to establish the current capabilities, capacities and appetite of the market in relation to: Behavioural Science Canine Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Systems and Analysis Bulk Detection Vulnerability Programme Management Services in Benefits Realisation and Communications and; Future of Aviation Security Solutions and Innovations. This Early Engagement is intended to: Explore what suppliers are present in this sector, who they work with and how services are/can be delivered Obtain views and advice on the future delivery of this sector Obtain considerations and feedback on how and when work can be delivered, including if there is appetite to work with the DfT Next Steps: Suppliers who are able to offer advice/solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to respond to complete the Supplier Questionnaire which can be found on https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - the project is titled NSSR Market Engagement, under PQQ. Suppliers are asked to submit it via the Jaggaer system and complete the PQQ that is on the DfT Jaggaer website, by 14th July 2021. This builds on the NSSR commitment to engage and seek input from suppliers. This market analysis will better inform our next steps and input into the justification of any future sourcing models. Following the collation of all responses, we plan to host a market event to discuss our proposed solution and subsequent next steps. All responses will be treated as confidential. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec98947-b219-40f5-b6b9-b93b087a0856 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 7 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2021 at 15:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec98947-b219-40f5-b6b9-b93b087a0856 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec98947-b219-40f5-b6b9-b93b087a0856 7th July 2021 - Early engagement 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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