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title: "Improving the Department's evidence base on rail freight"
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# Improving the Department's evidence base on rail freight

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91d2ff44-451b-47ed-b248-f0e0b36f5ac6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc), which is based in London, England. The contract, titled "Improving the Department's evidence base on rail freight," falls within the transport systems consultancy services category and had a total value of £53,875. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th December 2021, while the contract period commenced on 4th January 2022 and runs until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and data analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. Companies that provide expertise in freight operational costs and modelling for policy appraisal would be well-positioned to compete, tapping into the demand for data-driven decision-making within the transport sector.

## Notice

This project aims to provide the evidence required to ensure decision making is underpinned by robust analysis. The department does not currently have any substantial data on freight operational costs or in-house freight model that can be used in appraising freight policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a30a61-329e-4c66-b02e-5ca6df0bcbf1 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,875 |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a30a61-329e-4c66-b02e-5ca6df0bcbf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a30a61-329e-4c66-b02e-5ca6df0bcbf1
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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