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Franchise Viability Project

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 Apr 2021 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking services for the Franchise Viability Project, which focuses on securing a qualified specialist team to assist in project delivery. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract awarded to Atkins Limited on 1st February 2019. This contract, valued at £705,826, involved a selective procurement method employing a call-off from a framework agreement. The project took place in England with a contract period starting on 11th February 2019 and concluding on 1st December 2019, with the tender period having ended on 1st February 2019.

This procurement presents opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those that specialise in research and development services within the transport sector. Businesses with expertise in project management, viability assessments, or similar consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. The experience demonstrated in delivering high-quality services for governmental projects can further enhance a company's profile and prospects for collaboration within this industry.

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Notice Title

Franchise Viability Project

Notice Description

The objective of this procurement is to secure an optimally-sized and sufficiently experienced specialist team to enable the DfT and Rail North Partnership (RNP) to make informed decisions in the delivery of the Franchise Viability Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5168e99e-20c3-4d54-bd44-f01bff396623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7d4c0c-d1bf-4423-90fa-b201b5afff88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£705,826 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£705,826 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

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