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THRE0001 Operator of Last Resort Technical and Commercial Advisors

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 Dec 2023 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist technical and commercial advisors to support its Operator of Last Resort (OLR) capability. The contract has a total value of £19,500,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from December 18, 2023, to December 18, 2026, with the tender period closing on October 2, 2023. The buying organisation is DfTc - Department for Transport based in London, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in executive services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the contract specifically highlights their suitability. Businesses located in the UK and other listed regions can participate in this procurement process. The awarded contract involves multiple suppliers, including APS Partnership Limited, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, Costain Limited, Taylor Airey Limited, The Hub - Transport Advisory Limited, AtkinsRéalis, and Northstar Consultancy Limited.

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Notice Title

THRE0001 Operator of Last Resort Technical and Commercial Advisors

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is awarding specialist technical and commercial advisors for due diligence and mobilisation of passenger rail operations to support the Department in maintaining its Operator of Last Resort (OLR) capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fc23e8a-5296-4ba8-985c-40242bb20597
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911528d5-10d0-4e93-8f3f-db0539a41020
Current Stage
Award
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2026 3-4 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
7
Supplier Names

APS PARTNERSHIP

ATKINSRÉALIS

COSTAIN

NORTHSTAR CONSULTANCY

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

TAYLOR AIREY

THE HUB - TRANSPORT ADVISORY

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