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THRE0072 International Rail Advisor

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Nov 2025 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "THRE0072 International Rail Advisor" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc). The industry category for this tender was Interpretation Services, with a procurement method described as a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on selective procurement. The tender was part of a completed contracting process, having reached the award stage with an active status. The locations involved include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender closure on 30th October 2025 and the contract period beginning on 19th November 2025, ending on 18th November 2027, with the contract valued at £12,000. The DfTc, located in London, is the buying organisation, and the award was granted to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses offering interpretation services across geographical locations as varied as the United Kingdom and international markets, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. With a contract duration of two years, businesses can secure stable and predictable income, contributing to their growth. The selective procurement method implies that only qualified businesses from within the framework agreement could participate, which may be beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of servicing large-scale and international projects but might lack the resources or qualifications to engage in open tenders. The focus on established frameworks also means that businesses already on such a framework are well positioned to compete effectively for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0072 International Rail Advisor

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6cd5e0e-b35e-4165-98cb-dc6653e42224
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a1e070-40ea-4583-82bc-5261b5419618
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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