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title: "Quantitative rail research call-off contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Quantitative rail research call-off contract

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d497a034-54e5-4dcf-9a07-611a7e5ac3c5

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for a "Quantitative rail research call-off contract" in the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV: 73000000). The contract value is £900,000 and will cover services across a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period started on 20 October 2021 and will end on 31 December 2024, thus providing ample time for comprehensive research activities. The award date for the contract was 30 July 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quantitative research, particularly those specialising in transportation and railway sector analysis. Firms that excel in quick-turnaround surveys and secondary data analysis would be especially well-suited to compete. While the procurement was selective and targeted larger organisations, it highlights the importance of dynamic purchasing systems as a method of engaging qualified suppliers. Winning such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, providing valuable experience and exposure, and positioning them for future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of services for quantitative rail research. The purpose of the research is to allow for the undertaking of various quick-turnaround surveys and secondary data analysis which relate to the railways in Great Britain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766be5f-2a5a-496d-92a7-7c4686322b66 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | 33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766be5f-2a5a-496d-92a7-7c4686322b66
- 23 Nov 2022 at 19:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766be5f-2a5a-496d-92a7-7c4686322b66
- 8 Nov 2021 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766be5f-2a5a-496d-92a7-7c4686322b66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766be5f-2a5a-496d-92a7-7c4686322b66
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74c87685-630d-4366-bb95-b500ca409cad
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/757ff34c-23b4-4149-892f-30f2f477fba7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a89f231b-3f6f-4224-9623-b30e4b70573b
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