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title: "API Development at DfT- User Research"
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# API Development at DfT- User Research

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ce2ba83-de3a-4b24-bf9c-1a042bd211d7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT), based in London, England, has concluded a procurement process for "API Development at DfT- User Research." This procurement project falls under the industry category of market research services with additional emphasis on economic research. The procurement method used was selective, conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £93,219, spans from 27th October 2025 to 28th February 2026, and involves delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global regions. The procurement status is complete, with the award being published on 6th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the market research services sector, particularly those specialising in API development and user research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this tender, indicating opportunities for diverse business types. Public Group International Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, was awarded the contract, showcasing an opportunity for businesses with the scale and capability to compete in this dynamic environment. This contract highlights the potential for growth and visibility in collaborating with a major government department like the DfT.

## Notice

the provision of API Development at the Department for Transport- User Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b065c1bd-0940-4015-9b0c-66e2d85c7bc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,219 |
| 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 | PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 11:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b065c1bd-0940-4015-9b0c-66e2d85c7bc0
- 6 Nov 2025 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b065c1bd-0940-4015-9b0c-66e2d85c7bc0
- 6 Nov 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b065c1bd-0940-4015-9b0c-66e2d85c7bc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b065c1bd-0940-4015-9b0c-66e2d85c7bc0
  6th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e10898d4-40d4-4736-b434-a7e2785015e8
  n/a

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