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title: "Provision of Road Investment Research (EPIRE)"
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# Provision of Road Investment Research (EPIRE)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb113808-2051-42b4-aaf4-2d4a203ea08f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Road Investment Research (EPIRE)" was initiated by the Department for Transport in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender was awarded on 25th November 2020, and it is part of a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £273,216. The contract period extends from 27th November 2020 to 26th November 2021, encompassing delivery across various regions of the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the subcontracting market, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development services within the transport sector. Companies with expertise in infrastructure research, data analysis, and consultancy services will find themselves well-suited to participate in future tenders. Engaging with the Department for Transport can enhance visibility and establish valuable connections within the public procurement landscape, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb15a64-6b98-4171-ac74-49444d89a57a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2020 - 26 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,216 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,216 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## 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 Dec 2020 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb15a64-6b98-4171-ac74-49444d89a57a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb15a64-6b98-4171-ac74-49444d89a57a
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0331be4-c09a-4c44-81d3-f7b4f0ebc83c
  REDACTED Call Off Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa8d08ac-0637-4fb0-8361-44e4857bd793
  REDACTED CCZZ20A71 - Attachment 5 - Letter of Appointment

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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