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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
complete
Procedure
open
Value
194740.0 GBP
Published
07 Jul 2025, 16:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
01 Sep 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79310000 - Market research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
E.S.A (Market Research) Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a comprehensive mystery shopper programme to assess and improve customer experience across its transport network. The programme includes regular mystery shopping activities—covering stations, onboard services, and journeys undertaken by passengers with accessibility needs—across all modes of travel including rail, Metro, TrawsCymru, and Fflecsi, with provision for future multimodal travel.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Mystery Shop

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