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title: "National Travel Survey 2027+"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2af24be-8911-466d-afde-1bb68444137a"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# National Travel Survey 2027+

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2af24be-8911-466d-afde-1bb68444137a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "National Travel Survey 2027+" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in England. This procurement falls under the industry category of economic research services and is pertinent to services delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The process reached the award stage with a contract valued at GBP 14,500,000, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2029. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The National Centre for Social Research was awarded the contract on 20th January 2026, and the award notice was published a day later on 21st January 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, primarily for businesses that specialise in economic research or have the capability to deliver large-scale surveys. While the procurement did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, large firms with robust research capabilities would find this contract highly beneficial to expand their portfolios in the public sector. The comprehensive geographic scope across the UK and beyond also allows for diversified operational engagement, potentially enhancing the supplier's market presence and expertise in international research services.

## Notice

National Travel Survey 2027+

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86313b12-a65f-4b9d-a186-ab15bc7d1b14 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86313b12-a65f-4b9d-a186-ab15bc7d1b14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86313b12-a65f-4b9d-a186-ab15bc7d1b14
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70f5fa97-7244-48ba-8463-e97d4c1e9acf
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