Award

Provision of Consultancy for Strategic and Operational Delivery of PS3 National Bus Fare Cap

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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26 Sep 2025 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc), focuses on the "Provision of Consultancy for Strategic and Operational Delivery of £3 National Bus Fare Cap." This consultancy service falls under the public road transport services category and covers a wide geographic scope including the UK and other international regions. The tender, part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached its award stage with significant involvement from Ernst & Young LLP as the supplier. The contract was awarded on 22nd September 2025 and it is valued at £3,000,000, with the contract period set from 22nd September 2025 until 31st December 2027.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth in the consultancy and transport policy sectors. Businesses specializing in strategic operations, especially those with experience managing government or transport projects, are well-suited to compete in this arena. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, enhancing the potential for niche consulting firms to expand their market presence. This engagement supports the government's post-pandemic transport strategy, offering a robust platform for businesses aiming to influence public transport policy development and execution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy for Strategic and Operational Delivery of PS3 National Bus Fare Cap

Notice Description

Following the announcement in the June 2025 Spending Review, the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Transport confirmed that the PS3 National Bus Fare Cap Scheme (PS3 NBFC), which had been scheduled to end in December 2025, will now be extended until 31 March 2027.This discretionary scheme, which has been in place since 2023, supports affordable travel by capping single bus fares outside London and has been a key element of the Government's post-pandemic bus policy to support local services. This contract will support the strategic and operational delivery of the PS3 NBFC scheme and in preparing an eventual exit strategy from the scheme. VAT Unknown.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ffe942-18d5-4bb8-83ff-696b96385f76
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

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