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title: "Strategic Licensing Pilot evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d75b"
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# Strategic Licensing Pilot evaluation

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d75b

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic Licensing Pilot evaluation," aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the London Strategic Licensing Project. This contract falls under the services category and was specifically designed for research consultancy services. The procurement method employed was limited competition, suitable for contracts below the threshold, which was finalised on 28th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £165,000 excluding VAT, has a delivery period starting from 29th July 2026 and continuing until 29th November 2028, with the potential for a six-month renewal. The primary location for this project is within the UKI region of London, and it encompasses economic growth, vibrancy, safety, and inclusion as key focus areas.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in research and evaluation, particularly those seeking to delve into public policy and licensing processes. Businesses equipped with expertise in assessing project design and delivery, as well as those capable of generating insightful recommendations for policy improvement, would find this tender appealing. Larger firms with a robust capacity for conducting comprehensive assessments and engaging with stakeholders effectively are likely to benefit the most from this opportunity to enhance business confidence in the licensing system while contributing valuable insights into public administration. IPSOS MORI UK LIMITED, a prominent player in the field, has secured the contract, exemplifying the potential for reputable businesses to thrive in such public sector engagements.

## Notice

seeks the appointment of a third-party Consultant to assess how effectively the London Strategic Licensing Project has been implemented and to provide early evidence of the intended outcomes and impact including on economic growth, vibrancy, safety and inclusion at night, and business confidence in the licensing system. The objective of this requirement is for a service provider to: 2.1.1 assess how the project has been designed and delivered in practice; 2.1.2 understand how new powers and tools are used and experienced; 2.1.3 identify what has worked well, less well, and why; 2.1.4 assess the project's contribution to changes in local licensing processes and outcomes; 2.1.5 generate learning to inform recommendations and opportunities for improvement for future policy and delivery; 2.1.6 produce outputs and deliverables as set out in the specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072079-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2026 - 29 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 10:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072079-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072079-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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