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Cranston Inquiry Expert Adviser

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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16 Sep 2024 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has recently completed the tender process titled "Cranston Inquiry Expert Adviser" under the industry category of other community, social and personal services. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 1st July 2024. The awarded contract started on 1st August 2024 and will conclude on 31st July 2025. The total contract value is £30,000, and the award was published on 16th September 2024. This contract encompasses services that can be delivered across a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its suitability criteria. The need for expert services for the Cranston Inquiry indicates that businesses with strong advisory and consultancy capabilities within the social services sector are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Winning similar contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolios, gain reputable governmental clients, and expand their operational scope internationally. The awarded supplier for this contract, MTT, based in Cornwall, demonstrates the accessibility of such opportunities for regional SMEs.

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Notice Title

Cranston Inquiry Expert Adviser

Notice Description

Expert Services to support the Cranston Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0289e78-4f10-4737-87d1-d2356ca7dc8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
Jason Thrupp
Contact Email
jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07584887191

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

MTT

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