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title: "TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating Agglomeration Parameters"
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# TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating Agglomeration Parameters

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86400a29-2b73-44d7-be9b-880ed175124c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "TAED Phase 2 - Re-estimating Agglomeration Parameters." This contract, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, focuses on re-estimating agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). The contract, valued at £140,000, was awarded through a direct procurement method and spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The project will be conducted in London, United Kingdom, with DfTc serving as the contracting authority and I C Consultant's Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services within the transport sector. It offers a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute innovative solutions and methodologies for updating agglomeration parameters. The project’s focus on improving the Transport Appraisal Guidance makes it ideal for businesses with expertise in data analysis, transport policy, and economic modelling to showcase their capabilities and grow their portfolios through high-profile, government-backed projects.

## Notice

This is a Contracts Award Notice for TAED Phase 2- R-estimating Agglomeration Parameters. This was awarded via Direct Award in accordance with Public Regulations 2015. This contract is for research services to carry out a large scale re-estimation of the agglomeration parameters and related datasets in the Transport Appraisal Guidance (TAG). This will enable DfT to update TAG accordingly, including updating the parameters, datasets as well as the methodology for appraising agglomeration impacts where applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7db620-1621-4aba-b067-72bf0b3b7db8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | I C CONSULTANT'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7db620-1621-4aba-b067-72bf0b3b7db8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7db620-1621-4aba-b067-72bf0b3b7db8
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/081aa071-5db1-4d06-b0b6-0643a2ca9e51
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