Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis

Value: £7.5m
Closes: 12 Nov 2026 (28 days)
Where: UK-wide
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes, says the buyer
Contract: 15 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2031

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

The Department for Transport is setting up a call-off contract for shared research, evaluation and economic analysis services covering a wide range of transport policy areas, with up to three suppliers appointed and individual projects commissioned as needed over a 4-year term from 15 February 2027 to 14 February 2031 (worth up to £7,500,000 in total, split equally if three suppliers win). This is an approved-supplier arrangement, so winning a place means being eligible to bid for individual commissions, not a guarantee of work.

Good fit for: Research, evaluation and economic analysis consultancies with transport policy expertise and capacity to run multiple projects at once.

The catch (with the notice's own words):

Must demonstrate broad analytical capability across research, evaluation and economic analysis Suppliers would be expected to demonstrate broad analytical capability and be able to design, deliver, peer review, quality assure and clearly communicate high-quality, policy-relevant analysis
Must show capacity to run several projects simultaneously sufficient technical expertise, capacity, resilience and project management capability to deliver multiple commissions concurrently
Commissions can run on for up to seven years after the contract ends Commissions agreed before the contract end date may continue, provided each commission is completed within seven years of its start date

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Invitation to tender documnets can be accessed at the following link- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/7987765301A0F7302D0B Suppliers not already registered on the Department for Transport's e-sourcing portal Jaggaer here- dft.app.jaggaer.com The Department for Transport (DfT) is procuring a shared research, evaluation and analysis call-off contract to provide flexible access to timely, high-quality research, monitoring, evaluation, economic analysis and related analytical support across a range of transport policy areas. The proposed contract is expected to support analytical requirements across four divisions, which cover a broad range of transport policy areas: Accessible and inclusive transport (particular focus on those with physical and mental health conditions and/or groups with different protected characteristics) Active travel (cycling, wheeling and walking) Buses, planning and housing Devolution of responsibility for transport in England, including devolution deals, place-based policy, and strategy for integrated transport Local highways maintenance Local Authority capability and capacity Passenger transport (light rail, taxis, private hire vehicles, community transport) Road Freight (including: roadworthiness and vehicle regulation; international freight; HGV driver skills, hours and working conditions; traffic commissioners and operator licencing) Multimodal Freight (including: modal shift; freight innovation funding; work to improve connectivity of data and insights across the freight network) Dangerous Goods Future Borders (including policies to improve traffic management in Kent) Borders Resilience and Response (managing disruption at borders and along the strategic road network) Road safety (including supporting road users, safer vehicles, po…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 1 Oct 2026.

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