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title: "Task Validation"
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# Task Validation

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc33fb84-2bcf-444d-8f77-e77ec635e989

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for the project "Task Validation" to Edinburgh Napier University. The contract, valued at £235,613.73, falls under the "Research services" category. The tender, using the direct procurement method, had a tender period ending on January 30, 2024, and a contract period starting from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. The project focuses on investigating user interactions with self-driving bus services.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in human factors/ergonomics and user experience studies. Companies looking to engage in projects related to user interactions with autonomous vehicles in real-world settings could find this tender suitable for business growth. As the contract has been awarded, businesses may explore collaboration or sub-contracting opportunities with Edinburgh Napier University for further projects in this industry category.

## Notice

The Authority requires a study to investigate user interactions with APS vehicles and interfaces in a real world setting in order to understand their requirements when performing journey tasks.The Authority requires a human factors/ergonomics approach to investigate user interactions with APS vehicles and interfaces in a real world setting in order to perform journey tasks. Mixed methods techniques will be needed to gather information regarding tasks alongside a qualitative understanding of user experiences during these tasks. The Authority requires focus on passengers of a self-driving bus service, and as such, other types of self-driving vehicle are not included in the scope. The characteristics of participants to be included must be carefully curated in order to ensure representation across a number of categories as detailed in 3.2 and 6.4. Participants must provide feedback on their experiences across their entire journey from end-to-end.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454d3b28-bcb8-4264-9bdf-c8fe3ac0b469 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,613 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,613 |
| 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 2AA |
| 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 | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454d3b28-bcb8-4264-9bdf-c8fe3ac0b469

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454d3b28-bcb8-4264-9bdf-c8fe3ac0b469
  23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/968d15c4-29f8-4383-bca2-5852d9b03ce1
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