Award

Technical and Commercial Advisory support for Group Commercial Services

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

29 Jun 2018 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, seeking technical and commercial advisory services to support the Group Commercial Directorate. The tender, titled "Technical and Commercial Advisory support for Group Commercial Services," falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement was completed with an active award status on 28 May 2018, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 29 May 2018 until 30 October 2018, with a project value of £60,000 GBP. The services are intended to benefit various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in technical advisory services, particularly those familiar with the railway sector or government procurement processes. SMEs involved in research, commercial strategy development, and policy implementation would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. By leveraging previous experience with related projects, businesses can enhance their chances of success and contribute valuable insights into the Department for Transport's growth agenda and EU exit strategies.

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Notice Title

Technical and Commercial Advisory support for Group Commercial Services

Notice Description

Award letter redacted for Specialist railway technical and commercial advisory services are required to manage Group Commercial Drectorate (GCD) Commercial Strategy and Policy team's projects. Due to the critical and time sensitive nature of these projects it is intended to appoint a preferred Supplier through the STAR Framework that has provided pervious support to the same programme and the expediency of the readily accessible knowledge and expertise would be advantageous. The project will comprise of the the following workstreams:- (i)Financial Testing to deliver a recommendation for GCD's Director General for implementation, (ii)Refresh and update the GCD Commercial Strategy to reflect the current objectives and deliverables of the Directorate, (iii)Represent DfT on a Cross Government Supplier Past Performance Working Group and help develop the recommendations that will define how DfT embeds the policy into its procurement activities, (iv)Represent DfT's input into a Cross Government Working Group on the Gender Pay Gap and engage with stakeholders to pursue effective and deliverable options, and to help GCD provide a robust commercial strategy and implement the policy on DfT Growth Agenda and EU Exit activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788f1c7a-d4c3-4354-a093-4508b52760d2
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
SME
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2018 - 30 Oct 2018 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

APS PARTNERSHIP

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