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title: "Algorithm Improvement Minimum On Time Rule with MIDAS"
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# Algorithm Improvement Minimum On Time Rule with MIDAS

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0df233c-2630-4178-a341-66ca7bf37d7f

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the tender titled "Algorithm Improvement Minimum On Time Rule with MIDAS," initiated by The Department for Transport, located in Leeds, England. This tender, classified under highways consultancy services, was awarded to Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) with a total contract value of £81,670.68 EUR. The procurement method utilised is described as "Other", with the tender period concluding on 7th December 2016, and the contract effective from 8th December 2016 to 31st March 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for firms specialising in highways consultancy and related services. Given the involvement of The Department for Transport, businesses that focus on algorithm developments, transport analytics, and optimisation techniques would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar procurement opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this contract indicates a supportive stance towards SME participation in public procurement.

## Notice

Algorithm Improvement Minimum On Time Rule with MIDAS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bdfb8e7-6d88-426d-a143-0ef14f8aa590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,670 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT RESEARCH LABORATORY (TRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bdfb8e7-6d88-426d-a143-0ef14f8aa590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bdfb8e7-6d88-426d-a143-0ef14f8aa590
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8fb1b5c-94a4-4f54-96b9-24fb4ccdfc24
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