--- title: "Innovation Collaboration Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035037" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035037" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035037.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035037.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2024-01-18" --- # Innovation Collaboration Framework Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035037 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035037) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035037.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) has awarded an active contract for the "Innovation Collaboration Framework" to Sopra Steria Limited. The framework aims to solve TfL's challenges through innovative solutions and co-commercialisation opportunities. It involves a selective procurement method with a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period started on November 12, 2023, with planned phases including Research and Development, Scaling and Implementation at TfL sites, and Joint Commercialisation. The estimated value of the contract is £15 million. The "Innovation Collaboration Framework" tender by Transport for London (TfL) offers an opportunity for businesses to participate in developing and delivering innovative solutions. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those focused on research and development, would be well-suited to compete. TfL's procurement process involves multiple phases and a focus on co-creation and scalability of solutions. Potential contractors should engage early and adhere to submission guidelines for a chance to secure contracts under this innovative framework. ## Notice ICF partners will be required to develop innovative solutions to solve TfL problems and where considered appropriate by TfL, work with TfL to co-commercialise the solutions. These innovation projects will be instructed via call-off contracts. Each project will comprise up to three phases: - Research and Development - Scaling and implementation at TfL sites - Joint commercialisation The ICF will support the deliver y of the Mayor's Transport Strategy and create solutions to address TfL's priority transport issues. It will provide a new route for accessing innovation-focused partners via a single lot structure, allowing partners to be appointed directly or, at TfL's discretion, via mini-competition. It also provides a route to commercialise solutions within the UK and internationally. Each call-off contract will comprise up to three phases depending on the nature of the project and the findings at each stage: Phase 1: R&D/Trialling and Testing/Proof of Concept - the partner develops a solution at their own risk, with TfL providing support including subject matter expertise and test beds for trails. Phase 2: Scaling and Implementation for TfL - if TfL decides to procure the solution TfL will pay an agreed sum for delivery and implementation as set out in the call-off contract. Phase 3: Co-commercialisation - the partner will lead the commercialisation of the solution where appropriate. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The framework (with only one lot) was be tendered under PCR 2015, using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN). This offered TfL the option to negotiate relevant aspects with tenderers during the procedure. Note - The PS15m value of the ICF is the estimated maximum total spend by TfL for the procurement and implementation of innovative solutions over 4(+2 years) at phase 2 (scaling). The PS15m does not include the cost of research and development (this is provided by the partners at their own risk) or income from co-commercialising. Renewal: The initial term of the contract is four (4) years. TfL may extend the contracts beyond the initial term for up to two (2) years at its discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001771-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2022 | | Award date | 12 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Additional buyers | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | MERCEDES-BENZ; SOPRA STERIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments - 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments - 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics - 38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus - 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001771-2024 - 10 Oct 2022 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028476-2022 - 8 Jul 2022 at 16:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018831-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.duenorth.com - https://tfl.gov.uk - https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/business-and-advertisers/open-innovation - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/018831-2022 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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