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Technical Adviser Services for the Rail Franchising Programme - Intercity West Coast Franchise Competition for the DfT

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, tendering for "Technical Adviser Services for the Rail Franchising Programme - Intercity West Coast Franchise Competition for the DfT". This project falls under the transport services industry category, with a significant contract value of £287,553.30. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 23rd March 2015 to 23rd March 2017. The requirement for submissions closed on 6th February 2015, and delivery addresses include locations in the North West and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in operational, financial, and economic advice related to the rail industry. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in developing high-quality business case documentation and have experience in working collaboratively with Train Operating Companies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business visibility and foster growth within the competitive transport services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Adviser Services for the Rail Franchising Programme - Intercity West Coast Franchise Competition for the DfT

Notice Description

The Department for Transport's Rail Franchising Directorate is responsible for the design and procurement of new and replacement rail franchise services on the national rail network for which it is the franchising authority. This specification defines the requirements for specialist technical advisers to provide advice the authority in respect of the next tranche of rail franchises to be let. The overall aim of the contract is to provide advice to the Authority to enable the delivery of an effective, value for money Franchising Programme in an efficient and robust manner, working in close collaboration with incumbent Train Operating Companies (TOCs), and suppliers. The Technical Adviser role is of strategic importance to the Department for its franchising programme. The adviser appointed will be integral to the successful delivery of this assignment. The Department seeks to secure a technical team to provide operational, financial and economic advice to support specification development, procurement activity and expertise in the preparation of high quality business case documentation. The Department will have a financial adviser in place as primary financial lead.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-444fea2c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9e8a1a-f77c-4727-8c12-eb4c974da2fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,553 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,553 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2015 - 23 Mar 2017 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

Further Information

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