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title: "E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation"
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# E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-521909a0-6ec8-461c-ab9f-20678f938766

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) based in London, England has awarded a contract titled "E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation" under the industry category of Research, testing and scientific technical simulator. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. This contract is valued at £500,000 and involves multiple delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 20th March 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and testing sectors, particularly those specialising in scientific and technical simulations. Large-scale organisations or those experienced in evaluations of transport trials will find the tender well-suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, Ove ARUP & Partners Limited, exemplifies the type of established, highly capable business that can leverage such contracts to grow their profile and operations within this field.

## Notice

E-Scooter Rental Trials Evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb8dc7c-5c12-4032-a0f4-cc1383c8e405 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb8dc7c-5c12-4032-a0f4-cc1383c8e405

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb8dc7c-5c12-4032-a0f4-cc1383c8e405
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4e86337-775a-47eb-b185-5ab9b5a30342
  n/a

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