Planning

Franchise Community Project

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

24 Jul 2019 at 15:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is initiating the 'Franchise Community Project', aimed at addressing the financial difficulties of the SWR business and exploring various recovery options. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 14th July 2019. The project falls under the Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services category (CPV code 73000000) and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key details about the procurement process have been provided in an early engagement notice published on 24th July 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial negotiations, consultancy, and financial advisory services. Companies that have expertise in managing complex commercial agreements and recovery strategies would be well-suited to compete. The project seeks one to two advisers for a Lead Commercial Negotiator role, making it an attractive opportunity for firms capable of providing comprehensive technical and strategic support within the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Franchise Community Project

Notice Description

Project Kipling has been set up to identify and agree a recovery plan for the SWR business. It is intended to determine solutions to the current financial difficulties of the franchise, and a commercial agreement which delivers this including, if appropriate, consideration of commercial models such as mutual termination and direct award. The DfT is seeking to appoint one to two advisers to carry out a Lead Commercial Negotiator function which may include the management and co-ordincation of other advisers (procured under a separate work order). The Lead Commercial Negotiator working alongside the Client Team and other technical and commercial advisers, will provide technical and commercial support, analysis and strategic advice as part of the Department's negotiation of commercial issues and provisions within a particular Franchise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6a357c9-7ecd-41a8-baf0-590cc34ad613
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8d5868-b11d-4d52-97f1-7cd7b6424351
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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