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title: "Provision of Evaluation Research Support for Local and Regional Transport Analysis"
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# Provision of Evaluation Research Support for Local and Regional Transport Analysis

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-883eaaf4-9976-4ded-9a43-66696c3434e2

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites bids for the "Provision of Evaluation Research Support for Local and Regional Transport Analysis", a contract valued at £600,000, classified under social research services. This procurement, which is currently in the award stage, follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31st January 2021, with the contract period set to run from 19th February 2021 until 31st January 2025. The location for delivery encompasses various regions, including the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in transport analysis and monitoring. Companies that can provide high-quality research and insights into local transport responses, especially in light of the ongoing impacts of Covid-19, would find this tender particularly appealing. Large suppliers or those with robust capabilities in handling similar projects are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to long-term engagement with the Department for Transport.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting bids for the provision of ad-hoc evaluation research to support the Local and Regional Transport Analysis team in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of their portfolio, including Local Transport response to Covid-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbda14a5-08eb-41ff-8d24-19aa813d1176 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbda14a5-08eb-41ff-8d24-19aa813d1176

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbda14a5-08eb-41ff-8d24-19aa813d1176
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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