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PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY FOR PROJECT ALPHABET

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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07 Dec 2020 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of consultancy for Project Alphabet, initiated by The Department for Transport in London, England. This contract falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category and has a total value of £250,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement method used was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 21 May 2019 to 31 May 2020. The award for this contract was published on 7 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in research and development services. Businesses that have expertise in delivering high-level consultancy projects within the public sector will be well-suited to compete. Given the scale and complexity of the project, larger consultancy firms may find this an ideal occasion to expand their footprint, although proven capacity and past performance are crucial for any bidding organisation.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY FOR PROJECT ALPHABET

Notice Description

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY FOR PROJECT ALPHABET Additional information: Contract previously un-published and has expired. Published now for completeness purposes only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8427ad9e-8312-4127-a273-62e1da0d1510
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f1ff83-d2ea-4ff2-9d7a-e8b7efec3823
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 1-2 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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

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