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title: "RURAL STRATEGY INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARKING"
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# RURAL STRATEGY INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARKING

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de7dfb3e-39b5-4952-8f53-a3622f5493e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RURAL STRATEGY INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARKING" project was conducted by The Department for Transport, focusing on research and development services within the UK. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £14,980, had a tender period that ended on 16th March 2020, while the contract execution is expected to conclude by 14th June 2020. This initiative covers various delivery addresses, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, especially those with expertise in research and consultancy services. Businesses that can provide innovative methodologies and insights into rural strategy benchmarking would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract aims to deliver specialised support to enhance public sector capabilities in rural development.

## Notice

RURAL STATEGY INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARKING

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e455ce-b004-4ecb-a93d-c85cf169628b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 14 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,980 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2020 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e455ce-b004-4ecb-a93d-c85cf169628b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e455ce-b004-4ecb-a93d-c85cf169628b
  12th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/184a0bde-3a86-4855-909e-207868228821

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