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# DfT Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ac44325-29d0-4a4d-a49b-107c5ff244a0

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed its procurement process for a Transport Appraisal and Modelling Panel designed to provide expert advice and scrutiny over a three-year period. With a contract value up to £300,000, this framework contract is targeted towards research services within the transport sector, classified under CPV code 73110000. The procurement, conducted as an open procedure above the threshold, was concluded on 23rd May 2025. The contract, involving extensive expertise in transport economics, appraisal, and modelling, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028. The awarded panel is comprised of multiple suppliers, including both small and large enterprises, indicating inclusivity towards SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses with a strong background in transport economics, modelling, geographic data science, and related fields. The contract's scope caters to companies experienced in cost-benefit analysis, demand modelling, and emerging areas like AI and machine learning. With the framework allowing commissioned work based on the Department's needs, capable SMEs and larger consultancies alike have the potential to expand their portfolios through diverse project engagements. Businesses that can deliver high-quality research and modelling services stand to benefit from this opportunity, especially those that can offer innovative solutions and approaches within the transport sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of a Transport Appraisal and Modelling panel. The panel will operate as a framework, enabling DfT to access detailed advice and scrutiny from Expert Panel Members in: - Transport economics and appraisal, including any of: cost-benefit analysis, values of time, environmental impacts, scheme costs, non-market valuation, microeconomic theory, wider economic impacts and Supplementary Economic Modelling (SEM)., including detailed knowledge of modelling of interactions between transport and the wider economy, and knowledge of techniques such as S-CGE, LUTI and QSM. - Transport modelling, including forecasting models and in-depth knowledge of all modelling aspects, such as data sources, demand modelling, assignment modelling, active travel and new mobility modelling, freight modelling, agent-based methods and activity-based demand modelling. - Related disciplines, such as geographic data science, machine learning or AI, econometrics, or operational research. The panel will run for a period of three years. The maximum value of all work commissioned through the panel over the three years will be PS300,000, excl. VAT. This spend is not guaranteed, as use of the panel will be subject to the DfT's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac1cea2-296c-4fd6-b2ff-3be0382a1c7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | A.J VENABLES; ALLANFIELD CONSULTING; ARUNA SIVAKUMAR; CONNECTED ECONOMICS; DIAGONAL WORKS; GENTLE CONSULTING; IAN WILLIAMS SERVICES; IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON; MOTT MACDONALD; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PEAK ECONOMICS; PEIRSON ASSOCIATES; PETER DAVIDSON CONSULTANCY; PTV; SYSTRA; UCL CONSULTANTS; UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS; VAN VUREN ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac1cea2-296c-4fd6-b2ff-3be0382a1c7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac1cea2-296c-4fd6-b2ff-3be0382a1c7a
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e67559be-e512-4845-9ffa-03874da5aecc
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