---
title: "The Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044a3d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED"
published: "2024-03-19"
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# The Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044a3d

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by First Greater Western Limited, which is seeking a partner for "The Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys" in the market research services category. The procurement is at the active tender stage with a value of £738,000. The tender involves conducting a minimum of 3 surveys in the first year, with an option to extend up to June 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on April 18, 2024, and the award period starting on April 19, 2024. The location of the procurement covers sites across the entire First Greater Western network in the South West of England and South Wales.

This procurement opportunity provides businesses in the market research services industry a chance to partner with First Greater Western Limited for significant contract work. Companies suited for this tender should have experience in providing survey services within the railway sector and be able to meet the minimum sample size of 23,000 surveys. With an open procedure, electronic submissions are required, and the bid validity period is set at 180 days. Businesses looking to expand in the rail industry should consider engaging with this tender to secure long-term contracts and partnerships for service provision.

## Notice

First Greater Western are looking for a partner to provide the provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys for a minimum of 4 surveys, at 2 surveys per year, one summer and one winter (up to 21st June 2025 with an option to extend +1+1+1 (June 2028)). The scope of the requirement includes sites across the entire First Greater Western network which stretches across the South West of England and South Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

First Greater Western intend to engage a partner for the provision of the services under this tender for a minimum of 3 surveys for the first year. Following years (full years) there will be a requirement of 4 surveys per year, 2 summer and 2 winter. Minimum sample size will be 23,000 surveys to be completed between rail periods 1-6 and 7-13 at the locations mentioned above. The initial term will include 3 x surveys

Renewal: Option to extend this framework +1+1+1 until June 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008800-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 21 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £738,000 |
| Lots value | £738,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 1HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 11:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008800-2024
- 19 Mar 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008784-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procurement.gwr.com/
- https://procurement.gwr.com/tenders

## Provenance

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