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title: "1-449 APPRENTICESHIP BUS CONCESSIONS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b884e59d-c59b-49cb-aae0-adbc414d854c"
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# 1-449 APPRENTICESHIP BUS CONCESSIONS

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b884e59d-c59b-49cb-aae0-adbc414d854c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract titled "1-449 APPRENTICESHIP BUS CONCESSIONS" as part of a research initiative aimed at improving apprenticeship support in the UK. The procurement process classified under the category of research and development services was completed with a total contract value of £58,397. This contract, awarded on 10th November 2017, is part of a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 27th December 2017 to 31st May 2018, and the primary work location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in transportation policies and apprenticeship support systems. Companies focused on enhancing public transport accessibility, particularly for apprentices, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future projects. This contract highlights a commitment to improving public transport provisions which can lead to further contracts in related areas as the government continues its initiatives to support young people entering the workforce.

## Notice

The Government's election manifesto contained a commitment to support apprentices. It is currently implementing reforms to improve the quality of apprenticeships for all, and meet a commitment to deliver 3 million apprentice starts in England by 2020. The Government does not want the costs of travel to deter young people, and so is minded to provide discounted travel on rail and bus. This research project is looking at bus concessions only. Local authorities already offer some enhancements on the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS), but we want to review these as well as looking further at the user needs that apprentices have of their bus networks. The output of this research will be used to influence policy and Ministerial submissions within the Department for Transport, but also the Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Education. THIS CONTRACT WAS NOT PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF AWARD. iT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES TO PROVIDE A RECORD OF EXISTING DEPARTMENTAL CONTRACTS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8787c29-ba81-434c-8ad3-61e33e5c4c2c |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Dec 2017 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,397 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,397 |
| 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/CH2M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2018 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8787c29-ba81-434c-8ad3-61e33e5c4c2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8787c29-ba81-434c-8ad3-61e33e5c4c2c
  9th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f364b3f-ed4c-411c-9a4c-aaedd2fd065b
  AWARD LETTER

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