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THRE0030 Rail Technical Assistance

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for Rail Technical Assistance valued at £430,000 to Rail People Solutions Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period starting on 1st March 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025. The tender closed on 29th February 2024. The DfT identified this opportunity in the services category and conducted the procurement process using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies providing technical analysis or consultancy services in the transportation sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Department for Transport based in London, England, issued this contract, emphasising the need for expertise in rail-related projects. The award was published on 25th March 2024, and the awarded supplier, Rail People Solutions Ltd, will deliver the services between 2024 and 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0030 Rail Technical Assistance

Notice Description

Contract Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1957287-99cf-437d-938d-34155509f414
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803bf564-358a-480f-8aef-52545168281f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 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

RAIL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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