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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Public-sector buyer · United Kingdom

DfTc - Department for Transport

DfTc - Department for Transport is a UK public-sector contracting authority. This profile aggregates its public-record procurement — top suppliers, categories, recent awards, open tenders and expiring contracts.

Data period: 2023-07-31 to 2026-07-31Updated 2026-07-31

£701.9M

Total spend

415

Contract awards

292

Unique suppliers

£1.7M

Avg contract

According to ENKII, DfTc - Department for Transport has awarded 415 contracts worth £701.9M to 292 suppliers between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, at an average contract value of £1.7M, with the top five suppliers holding 55% of contract value.

Top suppliers

Top suppliers to DfTc - Department for Transport

Top-five suppliers hold 55% of contract value — a concentrated market.

SupplierAwardsTotal value
MITIE FM LIMITED1£293.5M
Kainos Software Ltd1£25.0M
Inseego1£24.3M
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP4£22.2M
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd7£21.6M
Enterprise Rent-A-Car1£21.1M
Specialist Computer Centres PLC1£20.0M
KPMG UK LLP1£19.2M
PA Consulting Services Ltd3£16.3M
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH1£14.5M
STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED6£13.3M
OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED9£9.2M
Energy Saving Trust Enterprises Ltd1£8.8M
Valtech Limited1£8.4M
The Energy Savings Trust Limited1£7.2M
Ultima Business solution Ltd1£6.9M
UBDS IT CONSULTING LIMITED1£6.5M
Grant Thornton UK LLP6£6.0M
KPMG LLP5£5.9M
Turner and Townsend Infrastructure Limited1£5.0M

Procurement categories

What DfTc - Department for Transport buys

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.

Miscellaneous business-related services

79990000
4 awards£293.5M

Consultative engineering and construction services

71310000
136 awards£102.8M

Software-related services

72260000
18 awards£49.2M

Systems and technical consultancy services

72220000
19 awards£39.0M

Business and management consultancy services

79410000
24 awards£28.8M

Travel agency and similar services

63510000
2 awards£24.9M

Legal advisory and representation services

79110000
22 awards£24.4M

Passenger cars

34110000
3 awards£21.6M

Data-processing machines (hardware)

30210000
1 award£20.0M

Market research services

79310000
7 awards£17.9M

Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66170000
32 awards£13.8M

Research services

73110000
22 awards£11.8M

Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50110000
3 awards£9.0M

Networking software package

48210000
5 awards£7.6M

Accounting and auditing services

79210000
5 awards£5.0M

Data-processing services

72310000
10 awards£4.9M

Administrative services of agencies

75120000
1 award£4.5M

System and support services

72250000
1 award£4.0M

Transport tickets

34980000
1 award£3.0M

Advertising and marketing services

79340000
4 awards£2.1M

Recent contracts

Latest DfTc - Department for Transport contracts awarded

The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

Supply of ServiceNow Licences

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC · 2026-07-26

£3.0M

P4105017 Provision of Legal Advisers for Future of Heathrow Express

Ashurst LLP · 2026-07-03

£1.5M

Provision of Human Factors & Ergonomics Call-off Contract Created

WSP UK LIMITED · 2026-06-17

£3.0M

commissioning research to gather evidence to develop and support our understanding of the environmental impact of spacecraft launch - Extension.

University of Leeds · 2026-06-12

£200K

THRE02-A16 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Jacobs U.K Limited · 2026-06-01

£127K

P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP · 2026-05-22

£30K

P4105015 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed Two Phase 1 Rolling Stock

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP · 2026-05-19

£100K

P4105004 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Transfer Project

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP · 2026-05-15

£7.3M

THRE0080 Stations Retail Enhancement

Rail People Solutions Limited · 2026-05-12

£430K

Security Equipment Items for Aviation and Maritime

DSA Detection LLC · 2026-05-12

£250K

TRGA3390 DfT CIR Contract

DELOITTE LLP · 2026-05-12

£150K

TATE3048 - Videography Services 2026

Yoyo Video Limited · 2026-05-11

£100K

Support services for EN 18324 enquiry process

Systra Limited · 2026-05-11

£40K

Strategic and Operational Delivery of Bus Industry Intervention

Ernst and Young LLP · 2026-05-05

£2.8M

Evaluation of Integrated Transport Digital Twin Programme

Public Group International Limited · 2026-04-29

£2.5M

THRE0077 - Aviation surface access model (NAAM2) process review - Technical Advisors

SYSTRA Limited · 2026-04-28

£41K

P4105011 Provision of Legal Advisers for Workforce Pay & Productivity

Addleshaw Goddard LLP · 2026-04-23

£35K

DfT - Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (VETS) IT System

Informed Solutions Ltd · 2026-04-23

£2.5M

Evaluating the economic impact of improved digital connectivity

Baringa Partners LLP · 2026-04-22

£200K

Visualisations for Active Travel England

PLANIT I.E. LIMITED · 2026-04-21

£100K

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TracER/Swab STRM Production & Supply PIN Questionnaire

IMO Replacement Pressurisation Unit

IMO Lighting, BMS & Interiors 2025 (Rear Wings)

EV Open Data - Open Data Provider

£360K

Cranston Inquiry - DfT Support Services

£40K

Prior Information Notice - Maritime Modelling

Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre

Early Engagement - DfT National Capability Testing Centre

Pipeline

Contracts expiring in the next 12 months

When these contracts end, DfTc - Department for Transport typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.

AWARDED: TRHR3294 - Provision of an Employee Benefits Package to the Department for Transport

Expires: 2026-07-31

£7.0M

THRE02-C08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Expires: 2026-07-31

£84K

TROP89-C05 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Expires: 2026-07-31

£208K

Provision of Master's Degree

Expires: 2026-07-31

£41K

P4104092 Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund

Expires: 2026-08-04

£3.6M

P4105015 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed Two Phase 1 Rolling Stock

Expires: 2026-08-12

£100K

P4104111 Provision of Legal Advisers for DfT's Public Ownership Programme

Expires: 2026-08-23

£3.5M

Incident Notification Tool

Expires: 2026-08-24

£6.9M

Purchase of Articulate 360 software plus training

Expires: 2026-08-29

£10K

Morbidity Impacts in Active Modes Appraisal

Expires: 2026-08-30

£100K

Argus Media Contract

Expires: 2026-08-31

£35K

Freshworks Software

Expires: 2026-08-31

£43K

commissioning research to gather evidence to develop and support our understanding of the environmental impact of spacecraft launch - Extension.

Expires: 2026-08-31

£200K

AWARDED: TAVI3137 - AAIB Sponsorship of MSc in Human Factors in Aviation

Expires: 2026-08-31

£11K

Traffic Management Contingency Site

Expires: 2026-08-31

£200K

THRE0024 Stations Programme Technical Economic Advisors

Expires: 2026-09-01

£300K

E-SCOOTER RENTAL TRIAL DATA

Expires: 2026-09-02

£1.2M

THRE0076 Provision of Maritime Labour Market Analysis

Expires: 2026-09-02

£150K

P4104125 Legal Advisers for High Speed Rail Major Rail Projects Group

Expires: 2026-09-10

£200K

TROP0104 Financial Advisor for the Rolling Stock Team (RAT)

Expires: 2026-09-15

£300K

P4105003 Legal Advisers for Project Robin

Expires: 2026-09-15

£100K

National Travel Survey Digital Travel Diary

Expires: 2026-09-18

£800K

TROP89-C06 Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Expires: 2026-09-21

£199K

THRE02-C06 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Expires: 2026-09-22

£50K

THRE02-A09 Technical Advisors to support the Rail Contract Projects

Expires: 2026-09-22

£249K

P4104129 Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager

Expires: 2026-09-24

£150K

P4104129 Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager

Expires: 2026-09-25

£1.9M

Evaluating the economic impact of improved digital connectivity

Expires: 2026-09-30

£200K

DfT VISUM Licence Maintenance

Expires: 2026-09-30

£47K

EXPLORING SAFETY-CRITICAL ISSUES IN WALKING, WHEELING, AND CYCLING

Expires: 2026-09-30

£99K

HGV Blind Spot and Moving Off Systems technology assessment

Expires: 2026-10-07

£177K

Supply of an Email Security Solution

Expires: 2026-10-10

£300K

Future of Cyber Compliance

Expires: 2026-10-13

£346K

Supply of Smart Survey Licences

Expires: 2026-10-19

£35K

TROO0282 - Qualitative Research Call Off

Expires: 2026-10-23

£400K

THRE0007 - Infrastructure Efficiency and Engineering Team Technical Advisors

Expires: 2026-10-26

£500K

P4104137 Provision of Legal Advisers for Patent Dispute

Expires: 2026-10-29

£180K

THRE0077 - Aviation surface access model (NAAM2) process review - Technical Advisors

Expires: 2026-10-29

£41K

THRE0049 Technical Advisor for New Trains Procurement

Expires: 2026-10-30

£440K

Inspired Acts Services

Expires: 2026-10-31

£115K

TROO0300 - High Speed 2 Project Representative

Expires: 2026-10-31

£19.2M

THRE0047 - Strategic Enhancements Technical and Commercial Advisors

Expires: 2026-11-04

£6.0M

THRE0048 Professional Correspondence Writers

Expires: 2026-11-07

£300K

TROP0085 Financial Advisors for the West Coast Partnership

Expires: 2026-11-12

£600K

THRE02-B08 - Provision of Technical Advisors to Support Rail Operating Contract Projects

Expires: 2026-11-16

£61K

AI analysis, development and evaluation support

Expires: 2026-11-16

£640K

THRE0041 - Rail Infrastructure North (Intercity team) Economic and Technical Advisors, and Project Clienting Services

Expires: 2026-11-17

£3.5M

P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara

Expires: 2026-11-18

£30K

DfT Provision of Legal Services

Expires: 2026-11-18

£544K

Active Travel Counters - Pilot

Expires: 2026-12-01

£2.4M

Market analysis

Bidding into DfTc - Department for Transport — what to expect

Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.

55%

Top-5 supplier share

23d

Avg response window

22d

Median response window

16mo

Avg contract duration

Frequently asked

Common questions about selling to DfTc - Department for Transport

How much does DfTc - Department for Transport spend on procurement?

DfTc - Department for Transport awarded 415 contracts totalling £701.9M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 292 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.7M.

Who are DfTc - Department for Transport's top suppliers?

The largest suppliers to DfTc - Department for Transport by total award value are MITIE FM LIMITED, Kainos Software Ltd, Inseego. The top five suppliers together hold 55% of contract value.

What does DfTc - Department for Transport buy from suppliers?

DfTc - Department for Transport's procurement is concentrated in miscellaneous business-related services, consultative engineering and construction services, software-related services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.

How can my business bid for DfTc - Department for Transport contracts?

DfTc - Department for Transport publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.

What's the typical response window for DfTc - Department for Transport tenders?

DfTc - Department for Transport typically gives suppliers a median of 22 days to respond (average 23 days). Standard contract duration is around 16 months.

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Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31

This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.

Source portals

  • · Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)
  • · Contracts Finder
  • · Spend Network
Full methodology — calculations, refresh cadence & caveats

Source records remain subject to Open Government Licence v3.0 attribution. ENKII doesn't warrant accuracy beyond the source portals' own publication.

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