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title: "Agglomeration Elasticities: Updating the Evidence Base"
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# Agglomeration Elasticities: Updating the Evidence Base

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e47dd14e-e240-4bc5-b381-b9a1807c97b3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is initiating a tender titled "Agglomeration Elasticities: Updating the Evidence Base," which focuses on research services within the transportation sector. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an expression of interest (EOI) deadline set for 5pm on 5th July 2018. The intended contract period will start on 3rd September 2018 and end on 3rd December 2018. This opportunity is primarily targeted at providers capable of contributing to the analysis of agglomeration elasticities to enhance the understanding of connectivity and productivity in various regions within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services and economic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar projects are especially encouraged to participate. The DfT's informal and non-binding EOI process allows businesses to provide constructive feedback while expressing their interest confidentially, thereby informing DfT's forthcoming strategies. This could be an excellent chance for firms looking to expand their portfolios in transportation research and policy development.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is keen to continue its work examining how well connected an area is and how productive its workers are by refreshing and extending the evidence base on agglomeration elasticities, and invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from potential providers of the service. DfT currently intends to bring this to market by the end of July 2018. Further information, including guidance on responding to this EOI exercise, is available in the attached document. All dates and values are indicative only, and DfT encourages constructive feedback in any responses from suppliers. This market sounding exercise is informal and non-binding for all parties. Any such expression would be totally confidential, and used only to inform DfT's approach to market. The response deadline for this EOI exercise is 5pm, 05/07/2018. Additional information: Please follow response guidance instructions in the EOI document to register your interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/431e16dc-413f-42f5-b394-ac64e728b070 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 3 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 14:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/431e16dc-413f-42f5-b394-ac64e728b070

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/431e16dc-413f-42f5-b394-ac64e728b070
  20th June 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/137ccff7-d36a-47d0-af91-08c991df6c98
  EoI Document - Agglomeration Elasticities Phase 2
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agglomerations-elasticities-literature-review
  Agglomeration Elasticities Literature Review

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