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title: "Evaluating the economic impact of improved digital connectivity"
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# Evaluating the economic impact of improved digital connectivity

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb433260-ec91-44c9-81d4-bd2826ea05f0

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has concluded a procurement process titled "Evaluating the economic impact of improved digital connectivity." This contract, classified under Research Services and Research Consultancy Services within the CPV scheme, was awarded to Baringa Partners LLP. The procurement method involved a selective approach through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, GCA Research and Insights RM6126. The tender aims to deliver research that quantifies the economic benefits of enhanced digital connectivity across transport networks in the United Kingdom and beyond. The award was formalised on 1 April 2026, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026. The research will cover multiple geographic locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Published details were updated most recently on 22 April 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, with a focus on those specialising in research services and consultancy. It encourages participation from organisations capable of applying robust methodologies aligned with TAG and Green Book standards. With a contract value of £200,000, there is ample potential for development and innovation within the digital connectivity sector. Baringa Partners LLP, recognised as a small and medium-sized enterprise, was named the supplier, highlighting the competitive advantage smaller firms can hold. The Department for Transport benefits by gaining valuable insights to steer future transport network improvements, showcasing a collaborative approach to sustainable transport growth.

## Notice

The Department for Transport has procured a service to deliver research to understand and quantify the economic benefits of improved digital connectivity across the UK's transport network. Transport modes, using robust evidence and methodologies aligned with TAG and Green Book standards. This was procured via GCA Research and Insights RM6126.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2719dfe-5ff7-4dbb-8f4e-afd73af3db12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 4DR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2719dfe-5ff7-4dbb-8f4e-afd73af3db12
- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2719dfe-5ff7-4dbb-8f4e-afd73af3db12
- 20 Apr 2026 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2719dfe-5ff7-4dbb-8f4e-afd73af3db12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2719dfe-5ff7-4dbb-8f4e-afd73af3db12
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbe7fe05-75d7-4867-be55-159d01ffa1b4
  Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f36623f2-e6c9-47bb-8939-91007bd05e82
  n/a

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