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Award

16 Jul 2026 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "RSGR0004 TRU Enterprise Assurance Follow up and Culture Review", was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services, with a contractual value of £50,000. The direct award process used was via a framework, highlighting the Department's utilisation of streamlined procurement methods. The procurement progressed to the award stage on 15th July 2026, following the end of the tender period on 27th May 2026. The contract commenced on 18th June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 17th September 2026, covering regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the UK, and other global locations.

The awarding of this contract to BRAMBLE HUB LIMITED offers significant growth opportunities for similar SMEs specialising in business analysis consultancy services. The contract demonstrates potential for partnerships within established frameworks, thereby minimising initial bidding barriers and providing predictable revenue flow during the contract period. Businesses seeking to penetrate the public sector in regions like the United Kingdom and beyond, using structured approaches like the Direct Award, could find substantial opportunities through such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

RSGR0004 TRU Enterprise Assurance Follow up and Culture Review

Notice Description

Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0c8668d-5204-4e61-8fe5-5762254cf546
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f041b5-0538-47dd-9b01-8882f5467d47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award off Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Sep 2026 1-6 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BRAMBLE HUB

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