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TROP89-C08 - Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Nov 2025 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a procurement process for financial consultancy services titled "TROP89-C08 - Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects". This tender falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV 66171000) and has a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The scope of service spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The contract was awarded to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP as of 20th November 2025, with the contract period set from 8th December 2025 to 30th June 2026. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the tender valued at £55,000 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses offering financial consulting services, specifically those capable of delivering advisory roles within rail projects. Companies that can navigate framework agreements and provide high-value consultancy on transportation-related projects would find such tenders advantageous. While the opportunity may be less suited for SMEs and VCSEs given the scale and nature of the project, large consultancy firms with a track record in transport and infrastructure sectors would be well-positioned to engage and benefit from such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TROP89-C08 - Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Notice Description

Financial Advisors to support Rail Contracts & Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93ae8e1a-b03e-4b7f-8b5b-5c23b77431e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af076679-2658-49fd-b7db-84a37a059b78
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
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
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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