Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis
The contract covers flexible research, evaluation, monitoring, economic analysis and related analytical support for the UK Department for Transport (DfT), the government department responsible for transport policy and delivery. Appointed suppliers will undertake commissions across areas including accessible and inclusive transport, active travel, buses, highways, freight, road safety, vehicle standards, borders, connected and autonomous vehicles, data, infrastructure and strategic roads. Deliverables may include evidence reviews, qualitative and quantitative research, dataset analysis, modelling and forecasting, behavioural and accessibility research, process and impact evaluation, value-for-money assessment, cost-benefit analysis, peer review, analytical quality assurance and clear communication of findings. The proposed arrangement is a four-year call-off contract with up to three suppliers and a maximum total value of £7.5 million excluding VAT; commissions started before expiry may run for up to seven years from their start date. Delivery locations are not specified, and the critical qualification is the ability to demonstrate broad analytical capability and design, deliver, peer review and quality-assure high-quality research and analysis across the stated transport policy areas.
Buyer: Department for Transport. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £7.5m
- Bids close: 12 Nov 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 15 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2031
- Category: Research services (73110000)
From the official notice
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 insight...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 12 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £7.5m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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