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title: "Updating Agglomeration Elasticities"
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# Updating Agglomeration Elasticities

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7d1c5c9-8a69-4b90-8cc7-ef0a78bb4bd3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking proposals for a research project titled "Updating Agglomeration Elasticities," focusing on enhancing the evidence base surrounding agglomeration elasticities. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and was published on 11 September 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 October 2018. The contract's duration is anticipated to begin on 22 October 2018 and conclude by 31 July 2019. This open procedure, catering to the services industry, has an estimated value of £80,000 and requires submissions through the AWARD e-tendering system, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on economic and transport consultancy. Companies that can provide innovative approaches to assessing agglomeration impacts and possess expertise in related analytical methodologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project may not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also position them strategically within the transport sector's evolving landscape.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for the following research project on agglomeration elasticities: updating the evidence base. The 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. The work is intended ultimately to inform the development of national appraisal guidance. SUBMITTING TENDERS The process for submitting tenders is very tightly controlled to make sure everyone is treated equally. Unfortunately this means that we cannot accept emailed tenders. Tenders can only be submitted by electronic means via the AWARD e-tendering system. To obtain login details for AWARD email David Bean (david.bean@dft.gov.uk ), Group Commercial Directorate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f9e5fc-94db-433d-8b2c-773347e86be6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2018 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f9e5fc-94db-433d-8b2c-773347e86be6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f9e5fc-94db-433d-8b2c-773347e86be6
  11th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fa6dba0-3fc7-4a7b-b63e-270e92736509
  Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5185e7ee-05d1-4e96-9369-262014e9cefb
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc14e5d8-94de-4c9c-95ed-e3e1e8c557a4
  T&C's
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f976017d-552a-4d52-ad01-4268ed93fcaa
  Form of Tender

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