Scope
Reference
TFTS3027
Description
This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the management and delivery of the SHARP programme (Work stream 1) and development of helmet testing and rating protocols (Phase 2 - Validation) (Work stream 2) - Full details in ITT documents on our E-sourcing portal - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/27589365019929D8DFC8
Total value (estimated)
- £1,260,000 excluding VAT
- £1,512,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 October 2025 to 27 October 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
a. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5,000,000
b. Public Liability Insurance = £5,000,000
c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £1,000,000
d. Product Liability Insurance = £1,000,000
Technical ability conditions of participation
N/A
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
ITT documents and tender submission should be completed in the following link - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/27589365019929D8DFC8
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Factors | TECHNICAL - PROPOSED APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY - 20% TECHNICAL - PROJECT TEAM AND EXPERTISE 15% TECHNICAL - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL 15% SOCIAL VALUE 10% |
Quality | 60% |
| Pricing | Complete and upload a pricing schedule |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No Preliminary Market engagment took place due to timescales
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government