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RRSG0001 - Rail Sector Strategic Outcomes Review

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), headquartered in London, is undertaking a procurement process titled "RRSG0001 - Rail Sector Strategic Outcomes Review" within the transport systems consultancy services category. The scope involves a strategic review of the Rail Sector Transformation Blueprint with potential collaboration involving internal DfTc teams and external stakeholders. The procurement was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement, with Oliver Wyman appointed as the supplier. The process moved through the tender stage with key dates including a tender end date on 26th May 2025 and a contract period from 11th June 2025 to 29th August 2025. While the procurement is primarily located in the United Kingdom, the deliverables extend to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport systems consultancy sector, especially those adept at handling strategic and transformation projects within the rail industry. SMEs are identified as suitable contenders, offering potential business growth through increased engagement in strategic rail initiatives. Firms with expertise in consultancy services are poised to benefit from participation, given the valuable insights and collaboration prospects with GBR's Design and Implementation Directors and the Rail Reform and Strategy Group. Engaging in such a project can help businesses expand their portfolio and networking within a critical infrastructure sector, paving the way for further contracts and collaborations in the future.

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Notice Title

RRSG0001 - Rail Sector Strategic Outcomes Review

Notice Description

The DfT is seeking to procure a supplier to deliver a time limited 6-week sprint on the Rail Sector Transformation Blueprint and its strategic outcomes with an option to extend for an additional 4 weeks, subject to factors including, but not limited to, performance and wider portfolio requirements. The scope of this contract is confined to work on reviewing and where appropriate developing further the rail sector transformation blueprint. The Potential Provider will be expected to work with internal DfT teams and external stakeholders involved in delivering GBR. This will include the Directors responsible for GBR Design and Implementation and Director General of the Rail Reform and Strategy Group. DfT has separate contracts in place for the provision of Strategy, Policy and Commercial support and Project, Programme and Portfolio Delivery support. The Potential Provider is not expected to provide support already provided by those contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097e281c-9b17-4427-846c-51e5a0e41196
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OLIVER WYMAN

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