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title: "Academic Research Contract"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
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# Academic Research Contract

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54324b7d-298e-426f-ad47-5adbf28813eb

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Transport for London, seeking to contract academic research services under the title "Academic Research Contract." This initiative falls within the research and development industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 1st July 2017, with the contract period commencing on 2nd July 2017 and concluding on 30th June 2019. The total contract value amounts to £1,500,000 and the procurement method is classified as 'Other,' with the opportunity now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations engaged in research and academic services, particularly those specialising in rail, bus, fares and policy analysis, as well as technology and data analytics. While it is specifically noted that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not eligible, there is potential for voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses that focus on innovative research methodologies and those with established experience in public transport studies would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this domain.

## Notice

Research Agreement covering research in Rail, Bus, Fares/Policy and Technology, Smart Card Data Analyses and Planning and Policy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5bd230-ae51-4b17-ae47-00c388382e36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2017 at 13:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5bd230-ae51-4b17-ae47-00c388382e36
- 13 Jul 2017 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5bd230-ae51-4b17-ae47-00c388382e36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5bd230-ae51-4b17-ae47-00c388382e36
  13th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3296b90a-5745-4ccb-8bee-a7531028f8ef
  Academic Research Contract

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