Planning

Commercial Expertise for Crossrail

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Jan 2018 at 19:47

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2017 at 16:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is initiating the procurement process for "Commercial Expertise for Crossrail," which falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement milestone set for 23rd February 2018. This process aims to secure leadership support and expertise for leveraging the Crossrail brand internationally and requires a commitment of approximately six months, although it is not expected to be full-time. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest as the formal procurement process is expected to begin in the week commencing 10th April 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in business consultancy and related services, particularly those with experience in international brand development and transportation sectors. Companies looking to expand their clientele in the public sector, particularly those that can offer project leadership and strategic planning, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Department for Transport could also enhance visibility within the industry and establish valuable contacts for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Expertise for Crossrail

Notice Description

We will be seeking leadership support and expertise to take forward activity aimed at leveraging the Crossrail brand internationally. The Department has prepared a first draft of a business plan which is now ready to be developed into a detailed working plan for the creation of the proposed new business. This work will require an appropriate level of commitment for a period of approximately 6 months. It is not envisaged that it will require full-time commitment. All interested parties may register an interest in this role. The aim is to begin a formal procurement process shortly - possibly in the week commencing 10th April 2017 and you are advised to follow developments via Contracts Finder and the reference provided. Additional information: Please note : this is a notice of the Department's intention to procure. It does not represent a call for competition or indeed infer any commitment to procure. You may submit an expression of interest but the Department does not undertake to respond to it and any response will not infer any intentions in respect of the procurement process. Interested parties should refer to this portal for any updates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4162c8dc-3324-4ebe-a856-72a93d58d31e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e84c75-723b-4f3e-b657-9546c3f8b87f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Andrew Mack or Alan Devine
Contact Email
andrew.mack@dft.gsi.gov.uk
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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