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title: "Provision of Evaluation Research Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dd6e"
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# Provision of Evaluation Research Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd6e

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, located in London, completed the procurement process for the provision of evaluation research support services under the project titled "Provision of Evaluation Research Support." This falls within the research and development services industry category. Initially awarded in 2023 with a contract value of £500,000, the contract was subsequently extended in 2025 through an additional allocation of £125,000. This extension employs the CCS Framework RM6126 for Research & Insights, with Frontier Economic Limited being the awarded supplier. The procurement process used a limited method, namely, an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting a decision that the procurement fell outside standard directive applications.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those able to offer consultancy support tailored to government needs. Frontier Economic Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has already demonstrated its capability by securing this contract. Similar companies, especially those with robust experience in handling government contracts and possessing frameworks for rapid project mobilisation, stand a strong chance in future procurement activities by the Department for Transport, especially if they can navigate the intricacies of framework competitions like CCS RM6126.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice: Extension of Provision of Evaluation Research Support This Contract was initially awarded following a competition using CCS Framework RM6126 Research & Insights. An additional PS125,000 has been awarded through the activation of the Optional Extension Clause within the Contract terms. The Department is currently assessing options for the future delivery of this service. Subject to requirements, this may include launching a new procurement competition, which will be timed to ensure that a replacement contract is awarded once the additional extension funding has been fully utilised.

### Procurement Information

This Contract was awarded following a competition using CCS Framework RM6126 Research & insights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052701-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,125,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMIC; FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052701-2025
- 29 Jun 2023 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018497-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dft.gov.uk

## Provenance

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