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title: "Future of freight Reducing Environmental Impacts"
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published: "2018-09-20"
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# Future of freight Reducing Environmental Impacts

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e5edb05-a2f1-4912-84ec-8e1ec83c1a19

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, aimed to reduce environmental impacts in freight delivery through a research contract titled "Future of Freight Reducing Environmental Impacts." This contract, classified under research services (CPV code: 73110000), was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th June 2018, while the contract period ran from 29th June 2018 to 31st December 2018, covering various locations across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in research, particularly those focusing on innovative delivery methods and urban logistics. Companies with expertise in environmental sustainability, logistics, or urban transport solutions would be well-suited to compete. By participating in such contracts, these businesses can enhance their visibility, contribute to important sustainability initiatives, and potentially secure future contracts from public sector agencies prioritising environmentally-friendly practices.

## Notice

The scope of the requirement is to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to undertake research examining the breadth, viability, efficiency and implications of new delivery methods and processes for goods in urban centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de6b0d9-44ae-4b8d-b02e-aa9993d25f2e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,877 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2018 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de6b0d9-44ae-4b8d-b02e-aa9993d25f2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de6b0d9-44ae-4b8d-b02e-aa9993d25f2e
  20th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7c86c5b-9f2b-4c49-a67b-763b93de2c1b
  CCZZ18A20RM6018 Letter of AppointmentRedacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/399875c8-a2b5-457e-80d7-8ff0e5c55b81
  CCZZ18A20 CEPA RM6018 - Contract Terms Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54fbebcc-d760-4779-b383-e20f72e97f9b
  CCZZ18A20 CEPAFramework Award Letter Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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