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TRHS0003 - Infrastructure Commercial Advisor

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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07 Jan 2026 at 15:02

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11 Jul 2025 at 10:03

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21 Feb 2025 at 09:43

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21 Oct 2024 at 15:23

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19 Oct 2023 at 11:59

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19 Oct 2023 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, is the buying organisation for the recently awarded contract titled "TRHS0003 - Infrastructure Commercial Advisor". This procurement falls under the financial consultancy services category, classified under CPV code 66171000. The indicative value of the contract is £1,040,000, and it employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is in the award stage as of the latest update in January 2026, and the contract spans from October 2023 to March 2026. The project delivery includes various locations, such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as they are considered suitable for this contract. Companies engaged in financial consultancy services can benefit significantly by aligning with the infrastructure expansion needs addressed in this tender. Large-scale firms, exemplified by Grant Thornton UK LLP as the awarded supplier, indicate the level of expertise and capacity required. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in international and diverse geographical markets would find this contract advantageous due to its broad delivery scope.

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Notice Title

TRHS0003 - Infrastructure Commercial Advisor

Notice Description

Infrastructure Commercial Advisor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0100c961-ae87-4126-9d6b-1692af37bd6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e446da-2e2d-49cf-b29f-60d84cf68a6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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