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Project Kipling - Franchise Continuity Project

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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31 Jul 2019 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is undertaking the Project Kipling - Franchise Continuity Project to establish a recovery plan for the South Western Railway (SWR) business. This procurement process falls under the services sector, specifically in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and printing. The contract is valued at £415,000 and was awarded to Leigh Fisher Ltd on 14th July 2019, with the contract period commencing on 15th July 2019 and running until 31st March 2020. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th May 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and recovery planning, particularly those with experience in managing financial difficulties within the transportation sector. Companies that can provide innovative commercial solutions, including legal and marketing services, may find themselves well-positioned to compete in this market. The emphasis on expertise in commercial models suggests that firms with a robust understanding of franchising and operational recovery strategies would stand to benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Title

Project Kipling - Franchise Continuity 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b4e5dd-87d8-446f-9729-3ff84cf27a59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b821a726-0ddc-45c4-9b0b-dcc90e5db884
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
Department for Transport
Contact Email
dft.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 944 6908

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

LEIGH FISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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