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title: "Ground Handler Review Research Project"
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# Ground Handler Review Research Project

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e76e0860-9200-4b8e-a466-1fbd38fc8e0d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) awarded a contract for the "Ground Handler Review Research Project" to PA Consulting Services Limited. The contract involves research into the UK's ground handler market, with a total value of £199,500. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from September 7, 2022, to December 6, 2022, with the tender closing on August 30, 2022. The Department for Transport is located in Leeds, England, and the industry category is research consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy services sector, especially those interested in conducting market research on ground handling in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the emphasis on SME suitability. Businesses with experience in selective procurement processes and framework agreements are likely to find this contract beneficial for business growth. The Department for Transport can be contacted via email at rory.morgan@dft.gov.uk for further information.

## Notice

Contract to undertake research into the UK's ground handler market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc70cf44-6382-49fa-80b5-a453f14bdf0e |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2022 - 6 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,500 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2022 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc70cf44-6382-49fa-80b5-a453f14bdf0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc70cf44-6382-49fa-80b5-a453f14bdf0e
  26th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b4a9972-8f4e-4db0-96dd-c4312b4e21e9
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