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title: "Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy"
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# Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b380b084-17a0-4937-ac0c-0b10a0509a79

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy" contract. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). The contract, valued at £750,000, was awarded to Systra Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement method used was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period started on 8th February 2021 and is set to end on 31st October 2025. The primary delivery location is London, with relevant postcodes including SW1P 4DR. Key dates include the award date of 17th February 2023 and the original tender end date of 5th February 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale firms with expertise in research and consultancy services in the transport sector. Companies in this industry can leverage their expertise to support the evaluation and implementation of rail fares and ticketing policies, thus enhancing their portfolio and gaining a foothold in government projects. Although this particular opportunity may not be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it highlights the potential for future selective procurement opportunities within the Department for Transport’s dynamic purchasing systems.

## Notice

Award of Contract for Evaluation Support for Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f3e9ed-4a48-40ec-b17a-96669e85b7db |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £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 | WESTMINSTER |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f3e9ed-4a48-40ec-b17a-96669e85b7db
- 17 Feb 2023 at 13:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f3e9ed-4a48-40ec-b17a-96669e85b7db
- 8 Jun 2021 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f3e9ed-4a48-40ec-b17a-96669e85b7db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f3e9ed-4a48-40ec-b17a-96669e85b7db
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40ec33d9-a541-42eb-90d3-010c1e0cd1d5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fea662b-5fdf-4112-991e-c0249fbe1bc4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d292868-c4d1-4c93-a3b9-82ca5a6fc470
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