--- title: "National Transport Analysis Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-944a10e8-c2dd-44ee-b917-0d6bdd7237d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-944a10e8-c2dd-44ee-b917-0d6bdd7237d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-944a10e8-c2dd-44ee-b917-0d6bdd7237d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-944a10e8-c2dd-44ee-b917-0d6bdd7237d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2025-03-21" --- # National Transport Analysis Platform Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-944a10e8-c2dd-44ee-b917-0d6bdd7237d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-944a10e8-c2dd-44ee-b917-0d6bdd7237d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-944a10e8-c2dd-44ee-b917-0d6bdd7237d5.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking suppliers for the "National Transport Analysis Platform," an initiative within the software and information systems industry category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the objective of developing a robust, scalable platform for nationwide transport policy analysis. The early engagement notice was published on 21st March 2025, and interested parties must submit their capability assessments by 1st April 2025 at 16:00. This process includes several key dates such as a capability assessment clarification period ending on 28th March 2025 and supplier presentations scheduled for 21st-22nd April 2025. The contract will be carried out with delivery addresses across multiple European countries including the UK, Austria, and France, among others. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in software development, consulting, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and businesses that demonstrate a collaborative approach and can adapt to evolving requirements will be highly regarded. The procurement process involves multiple stages, culminating in an invitation to tender for successful bidders. This provides an avenue for companies to showcase their cutting-edge solutions and contribute to a critical national infrastructure project, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased visibility within the public sector. ## Notice The DfT requires an analytical platform that is robust, scalable, distributed, combining methods across analytical disciplines to produce analysis for national transport policies. This requires an end-to-end solution from transport modelling through appraisal analysis to visualisation of results. The scale and expectations of the use of analysis in policy making has increased significantly and we are looking for a system to help us meet that analytical need. While remaining with the same staffing levels. Stage 1 - Capability Assessment following the shortlisting of suppliers by TASM to identify suppliers that can meet their requirements. Suppliers must be able to answer yes to all the capability assessment questions to become shortlisted for stage 2. A collaborative approach should be demonstrated which allows for requirements to be altered based on needs and risks which we expect to evolve through the discovery, proof of concept and pilot stages. This allows for joint problem solving with prospective suppliers encouraging the latest industry best practices including use of technology. Stage 2 - Suppliers who meet all the criteria will be invited to a supplier day to present their capability. Stage 3 -If you meet the customer's criteria for being invited, your presentation will be evaluated against the published capability assessment criteria and the successful bidder(s) will be notified. If the Department is satisfied your tool meets our requirements you will be invited to tender for the opportunity. All responses to Stage 1 should be submitted no later than 16:00 on the 1st April 2025. All responses shall be sent directly via email to jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk Should you have any queries regarding the Capability Assessment please send directly via email to jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk aligning to the procurement timetable below. Scalable national transport analysis platform Procurement Timetable The timetable below is indicative and may change if necessary. Suppliers will be informed of any changes promptly. Publish Capability Assessment (CA) 21 March 2025 CA Clarification period open 21 March 2025 CA Clarification period closes 28 March 2025 @ 13:00 CA Clarification response published 31 March 2025 @ 17:00 CA Submission deadline 1 April 2025 @ 16:00 Review CA's 4 April - 10 April 2025 Supplier Event preparation 11 April - 17 April 2025 Supplier Day (to include demos) 21 - 22 April 2025 ITT Preparation 23 April - 29 April 2025 ITT Publication 1 May 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0d6b84-31da-43de-8b39-e4c7c4f80a11 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 21 Mar 2025 at 13:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0d6b84-31da-43de-8b39-e4c7c4f80a11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0d6b84-31da-43de-8b39-e4c7c4f80a11 21st March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cd6fb60-6af7-467f-86b3-0d08017fc038 This is an expression of interest that includes a capability assessment which suppliers need to review and return within the allotted timeframe. 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