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title: "TANL3071 - Provision of Value of a Life Year Research (VOLY): Lot 1 Primary Research"
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# TANL3071 - Provision of Value of a Life Year Research (VOLY): Lot 1 Primary Research

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df3d633-68ed-4ea5-8a3d-65185c2592c2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc), involves the tender titled "TANL3071 - Provision of Value of a Life Year Research (VOLY): Lot 1 Primary Research." This falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with the tender reaching its award stage. The contract was awarded to Newcastle University on 20th July 2026, for a duration starting from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. Operating through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, this project will be conducted with a contract value of £1,298,901.32 GBP. The research will serve various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the realm of research and development, particularly for entities capable of delivering robust, evidence-based economic appraisals. Companies with expertise in value of life year research, particularly those smaller or voluntary sector enterprises, would find this project an excellent fit due to the suitability criteria encouraging SME and VCSE participation. The partnership with a key government department such as the DfTc, combined with the research's potential to contribute significantly to UK Government policies, positions successful bidders to enhance their reputation and expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

This research will provide an up-to-date, robust, evidence-based values for a VOLY, WTP-QALY and VPF, with the aim of ensuring that Government economic appraisals continue to stand up to external scrutiny and provide a robust basis for informing policy decisions that will be used by UK Government Departments and Agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fafcb22-8657-4369-981e-573c2292f78d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,298,901 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,298,901 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fafcb22-8657-4369-981e-573c2292f78d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fafcb22-8657-4369-981e-573c2292f78d
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b25e06b8-de18-45fe-9ba4-17fc06636703
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