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DfT Review Support 2024

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Dec 2024 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract titled "DfT Review Support 2024" as part of an open procedure for business and management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to PA Consulting. The procurement process entailed supporting a strategic review of the DfT’s delivery model and resourcing, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in alignment with ongoing strategic directions such as the Spending Review and Integrated Transport Strategy. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2024 and will conclude on 1st December 2025. This project spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, within the realm of business and management consultancy services. Being involved in such high-level strategic reviews for a major government department can lead to increased visibility and a reputable portfolio for participating firms. Companies well-suited to compete in such tenders typically have expertise in organisational efficiency/design, benchmarking, and strategic planning, alongside a proven track record of delivering consultancy services to public sector clients. Engaging in this project can drive business growth through enhanced industry connections and potential for future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Review Support 2024

Notice Description

The Department has a requirement to appoint an external partner to work within a team of civil servants to support the delivery of a review to examine DfT(c)'s delivery model and opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness. The Chancellor's Financial Audit lifted the headcount cap for the civil service but placed a 2% admin challenge on departments to fund this year's pay award. In combination with existing pressures, which include an assumed 7% reduction for FTE, the pay bill (and therefore headcount) continues to represent a pressure for DfT. In March 2024 the department underwent restructuring across DG groups in support of changing Ministerial priorities and an increasing requirement for integrated transport systems. Next steps of this restructuring (OD2) and business planning processes have so far led to some judgments on relative balances between teams and created an effective framework to reduce headcount, but largely within DG groups. This requirement is to undertake a strategic review of resourcing across DfT(c) taking a department wide perspective. The review will need to build on the thinking so far across our DG groups and sit alongside other HR initiatives currently being progressed, i including the outcomes of VES. The review will also need to align to and support ongoing thinking on the department's strategic direction and future delivery plans, including the Spending Review process, Capital Review process, Integrated Transport Strategy, and others. Understanding of best practice for organisational efficiency/design and benchmarking across industry and Whitehall will need to be considered as part of the review's recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a70ad3e6-41dd-41fd-8c78-ba34b6fe0b78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e90dc0-2cf4-43cc-bf45-9493a527acb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 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

PA CONSULTING

Further Information

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