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THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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11 Jul 2025 at 08:37

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25 Mar 2024 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has recently completed the procurement process for the "THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice" contract, classified under systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement was carried out via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract initially valued at £141,000. The procurement process reached the awardUpdate stage on 11th July 2025, indicating that the contract is set to run until 3rd March 2026. The services are aimed at multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World, highlighting the wide-reaching scope of the project. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 21st February 2024 and the commencement of the contract on 4th March 2024.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in economic consultancy, particularly those with the capacity to operate within multiple international and domestic markets. The project's broad geographical coverage requires businesses adept in delivering consultancy services across different regions, creating growth prospects for SMEs within the specified industry category. Rail People Solutions Ltd, an SME, successfully received the award, indicating the potential for similar enterprises to compete effectively in such tenders. Businesses equipped with expertise in the related consultancy services and those with existing framework agreements may find this and similar procurements particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice

Notice Description

Contract Extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42f1db5e-a3a7-43d4-8e58-7603d20091fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82508834-de40-4fb4-b2ab-6a14b40b59db
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2026 1-2 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

RAIL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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