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title: "Contract Award Notice (Extension) Provision of Evaluation Research Support"
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# Contract Award Notice (Extension) Provision of Evaluation Research Support

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f7b4d41-f065-4b35-a8d5-bff35ca971d2

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in London has awarded a contract titled "Contract Award Notice (Extension) Provision of Evaluation Research Support." This procurement process, initiated through a tender under CCS Framework RM6126, relates to the industry category of research and development services. The contract, awarded on 14 August 2025 and published on 1 September 2025, involves an active extension worth £125,000, increasing the total contract value to £625,000. The contract period runs until 13 June 2027. The procurement method is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the field of research and consultancy services to engage with public sector projects. Companies that specialise in evaluation research support and consultancy, particularly those capable of thriving under framework agreement structures, would find this contract appealing. SMEs and VCSEs, with expertise in delivering comprehensive research solutions, are well-positioned to compete, enhancing their prospects for growth and establishing credibility through collaboration with a major government department.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice: Extension of Provision of Evaluation Research Support This Contract was initially awarded following a competition using CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. An additional PS125,000 has been awarded through the activation of the Optional Extension Clause within the Contract terms. The Department is currently assessing options for the future delivery of this service. Subject to requirements, this may include launching a new procurement competition, which will be timed to ensure that a replacement contract is awarded once the additional extension funding has been fully utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd9035-0eb0-4a27-82e6-0b9543f00e78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 13 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMIC; FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd9035-0eb0-4a27-82e6-0b9543f00e78
- 29 Jun 2023 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57bc5f9-49a8-427b-92b4-465e8456ae5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5dd9035-0eb0-4a27-82e6-0b9543f00e78
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57bc5f9-49a8-427b-92b4-465e8456ae5b
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e442af4-e734-4622-9f64-f10e1cb0744a
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