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Mystery Shop

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Chloe Allen

Contact Email: chloe.allen@tfw.wales

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
142000.0 GBP
Gross: 165666 GBP
Published
12 May 2025, 14:35
Deadline
09 Jun 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79310000 - Market research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) seeks a supplier to design and implement a comprehensive mystery shopper programme to evaluate customer experience across its network. The programme will assess key aspects of customer experience at stations/terminals, onboard, and for passengers with accessibility needs.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020574-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 142,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 165,666

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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