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title: "IMPROVING THE EVIDENCE BASE ON INTERNATIONAL COACHES"
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# IMPROVING THE EVIDENCE BASE ON INTERNATIONAL COACHES

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab1eb3d5-1bf1-4ffc-88ce-8a9e9b10496c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "Improving the Evidence Base on International Coaches." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The tendering process was conducted as a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was completed on 26 February 2018, following a tender period that ended on 16 January 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 27 February 2018 and concluding on 26 March 2018. The services are to be delivered to locations within the South East region.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in research and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in the transportation sector, including coach operators and market analysts. Companies capable of providing detailed insights on both international and domestic coach services would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with such projects can also enhance a business's profile within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and collaboration with government bodies.

## Notice

1.1 To provide the Department for Transport (DfT)a better understanding of international coach operators and their passengers. The focus is on international coach services, but given the significant overlap between domestic and international operators it will also provide insight into the domestic coach market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572dc35d-5b9a-4916-9a35-5de6ceb818d7 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2018 - 26 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,872 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,872 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572dc35d-5b9a-4916-9a35-5de6ceb818d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572dc35d-5b9a-4916-9a35-5de6ceb818d7
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aed874f5-c5c1-48af-87e8-03ec7aa73907
  AWARD LETTER

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