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title: "Phase 4 - Road Accident In-Depth Studies (RAIDS) programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2fb"
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# Phase 4 - Road Accident In-Depth Studies (RAIDS) programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2fb

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking suppliers for the 'Phase 4 - Road Accident In-Depth Studies (RAIDS) programme', which is an initiative under the central government. This procurement opportunity is in the field of research services and involves carrying out in-depth investigations of road vehicle collisions. The tender process is at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 3rd August 2026. Located in London, the Department encourages submissions through an open procedure, with further details accessible via their e-sourcing portal. The total contract value is set at £4.5 million (net), with a capacity to reach £5.4 million gross. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 1st September 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in research services related to transportation safety and analytics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to apply, given the project's openness to diverse business entities. Such involvement can enhance a company’s portfolio, showcasing capability in handling major governmental research initiatives, and pave the way for future public sector engagements. The engagement involves both quality and price criteria with weighted considerations, providing a balanced field for competitive advantages in technical and financial capabilities.

## Notice

The main deliverable of the programme is accurate completed anonymous collision investigations and the necessary infrastructure and agreements to enable data collection. Further detail can be found in the tender documentation on the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer. https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/83394939019F2740659E

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062637-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 09:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062637-2026
- 3 Jul 2026 at 08:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062585-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062637-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062585-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/83394939019F2740659E
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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