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title: "Provision of National Rail Travel Survey (NRTS)"
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# Provision of National Rail Travel Survey (NRTS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-990b5a46-e291-4503-84e1-3880bea4e996

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of National Rail Travel Survey (NRTS)" has been initiated by the Department for Transport, a key government organisation located in Liverpool, England. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically under research consultancy services (CPV code: 73210000). The procurement method is classified as selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 4th March 2020 to 3rd June 2021, while the tender period ended on 17th February 2020.

This completed tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, particularly those experienced in large-scale survey methodologies and data analysis. As the awarding of the contract valued at approximately £7.5 million has been secured by 7TH SENSE RESEARCH UK LIMITED, similar firms with proven expertise in conducting national surveys could actively seek future opportunities within this sector, especially those targeting governmental contracts.

## Notice

National Rail Travel Survey

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924faf9d-3a6d-4739-a110-14756e11df6c |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2020 - 3 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,497,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,497,065 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 7TH SENSE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2020 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924faf9d-3a6d-4739-a110-14756e11df6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924faf9d-3a6d-4739-a110-14756e11df6c
  18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72cdf2d6-1130-4f63-9897-372818d79e2a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c819ad48-84d9-4ebf-bbe6-7b3c0ff46a7c

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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