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THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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25 Mar 2024 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded the contract titled "THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice" under the procurement category of systems and technical consultancy services. The contract is valued at £141,000 and employs a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract covers a wide geographic scope, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award update on 14th April 2026, with the award published on 25th March 2024. The contract period is extended until 3rd March 2027, reflecting an initial start date of 4th March 2024.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy services. SMEs are well-suited for this contract due to its suitability criteria. With the project location spanning multiple regions, companies with international capabilities could find significant growth potential in engaging with DfTc for consultancy and economic advice services. The contract's extension highlights continuing demand, offering a stable engagement for suitable suppliers like Rail People Solutions Ltd, the awarded SME, who might leverage this framework for further innovation and service development.

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Notice Title

THRE0033 MRPA - Specialist Economic Advice

Notice Description

Contract Extension of time only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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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
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
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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

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