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RRSG0009 - Strategic Support for Rail Reform (Department for Transport)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Jul 2026 at 07:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has concluded the procurement process titled "RRSG0009 - Strategic Support for Rail Reform," focusing on systems and technical consultancy services. This contract, aimed at supporting strategic decisions related to Rail Reform and the establishment of Great British Railways, has been awarded to KPMG. With a contract value of £4,000,000, the procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2027, with the consultancy services aimed at various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. This procurement falls under the industry category of technical consultancy services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic and technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in large-scale infrastructure reforms. While KPMG has been chosen as the service provider, the project's scope suggests ongoing opportunities for subcontractors and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with different aspects of the Rail Reform initiative. The project is suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting the potential for diverse business inclusion and growth within the strategic consultancy and rail infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RRSG0009 - Strategic Support for Rail Reform (Department for Transport)

Notice Description

The Authority ("the Department for Transport", "DfT") is seeking to appoint a Potential Provider to provide specialist strategic consultancy support to the Department. There are several critical decisions required over the next 12months in order to be able to deliver Rail Reform Ministerial ambitions on time without an unacceptable level of risk. This support will aid the Department's decision making on outstanding reform questions for 'Day One' of Great British Railways (GBR), support delivery in accordance with the existing critical path, including associated merger activity. Additionally, this will help inform the medium and long-term delivery plan, in order to enable the realisation of planned merger and portfolio benefits (synergies) across Rail Reform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ef27737-e610-4c97-99af-26801eb94559
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KPMG

Further Information

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