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RAIL FARES POLICY ADVISOR

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Feb 2018 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "RAIL FARES POLICY ADVISOR," falls under the research and development services and consultancy services category. The procurement was conducted as a selective process, with a contract awarded for a total amount of £97,500. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2018 and extends until 30th November 2018. It is crucial to note that the tender period closed on 23rd January 2018.

This contract offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transport economics, public policy, and ticketing strategies. Businesses with expertise in fare simplification and strategy development, particularly those with experience working with governmental bodies, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with the Department for Transport can help these firms expand their portfolios and establish a strong foothold in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

RAIL FARES POLICY ADVISOR

Notice Description

consultancy support for a minimum of a 3 month, and up to 6 month, period to progress (a) BML fares simplification (first 3 months) and (b) development of a fares strategy (subsequent 6 months). The Consultant will also provide support to the Head of Rail Fares and Ticketing Policy in developing the Department's approach on a range of fares policy issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7c8d824-344d-45be-848c-d7055d4787df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b09bb-9945-497e-8cdd-4d35ffdad3e6
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
Not specified
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
£97,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 6-12 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PILLAR STRATEGY

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