SCI Regulatory Economist 2026- Subsidy Controls

Department for Transport
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15 April 2026 to 30 October 2027

Provision of expert regulatory economic advice specifically focused on subsidy control frameworks. The work involves conducting economic analysis, impact assessments, and providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with subsidy control legislation and policy requirements for transport-related initiatives.

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Awarded value: £300k; As published
Published: 20 April 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 15 April 2026; Oxera Consulting
Contract length: 18 months; Ends 30 October 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist regulatory economic consultancy services to support government departments with subsidy control assessments and policy development.

Category: Technical services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
20 April 2026
Contract awardedto Oxera Consulting
15 April 2026
Contract starts
15 April 2026
Contract ends
30 October 2027

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How it compares

3.8× the typical competition economics contract (£79k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1309832/sci-regulatory-economist-2026-subsidy-controls
Buyer reference: tender_490815/1568436
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-7d25b570-fe1f-42d4-bf64-03b2b9670793
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Department for Transport. SCI Regulatory Economist 2026- Subsidy Controls. Contract award, 20 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1309832/sci-regulatory-economist-2026-subsidy-controls (accessed 12 October 2026).