Tender

Commercial Expertise for Crossrail

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Apr 2017 at 18:16

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12 Apr 2017 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is currently facilitating a tender process for a contract titled "Commercial Expertise for Crossrail." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy category and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The tender aims to develop a business plan for a new government company leveraging the Crossrail brand internationally. The submission deadline for bids is 24th April 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 2nd May 2017 and run until 3rd November 2017. Interested parties are advised to contact the department's representatives for clarification and must notify the department of their intent to bid by the same deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in market strategy, business planning, and resource management. Firms capable of providing comprehensive support in creating marketing approaches, pricing strategies, and KPI development would excel in this competition. Given the focus on leveraging the Crossrail brand, SMEs and organisations with a strong background in joint ventures may find this opportunity well-suited for their growth and expansion into international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Expertise for Crossrail

Notice Description

This contract will be for the provision of advice and expertise as we take forward the potential creation of a new Government company to leverage the Crossrail brand internationally. The Department for Transport has prepared a first draft of a business plan, which it is planned will be developed into a detailed working plan for the creation of the proposed new business. We are seeking capability to support this work in the creation of the company which will involve:- Building the detailed working plan for the creation of the proposed new business should include but not be exclusively * Business and marketing approach; * Market strategy; * Resource plan, including retention and incentive; * Opportunities and markets; * Pricing and charging approach; * Timeline and KPIs; and * Approach towards joint ventures, including as a means of bringing the wider UK supply chain into international opportunities. Close working with both the Department and Crossrail Ltd. will be required. Additional information: The documents provided form the basis of this competition. This includes the statement of requirement, the general terms and conditions of contract for services, the supplementary condition provided separately and the instructions for tendering. Please read all of the documents provided and consider if you wish to submit a formal bid. If you have any questions or matters of clarification then please contact Andrew.Mack@dft.gsi.gov.uk before 5pm on 20th April 2017. If you intend to submit a formal bid - please notify Andrew using the details provided no later than 5pm on 20th April. We will only notify those confirming an intention to bid of the full tender submission process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0dc501-067c-4f8d-9d9c-4dd84189138d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2017 - 3 Nov 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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