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THRE0027 Specialist Technical Advisor Rail

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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10 Apr 2025 at 08:49

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12 Apr 2024 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) located at 33 Horseferry Road, London, has concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "THRE0027 Specialist Technical Advisor Rail" under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services. The tender process, under the "Other - Direct Award from Framework" method, resulted in the award of the contract to APS Partnership, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Workington, Cumbria. The contract, valued at GBP 438,452, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will run until 31st March 2026. The contract award was published on 12th April 2024.

This contract presents considerable growth opportunities for SMEs specialised in business analysis consultancy services, especially those capable of providing technical advisory services in the rail sector. Winning such contracts can significantly bolster the reputations of these enterprises and lead to additional partnerships and contracts with other public sector bodies. APS Partnership, as the awarded supplier, showcases the potential for SMEs to engage in high-value contracts, highlighting the importance of being part of framework agreements to streamline the procurement process. This procurement emphasizes the opportunity for skilled consultants in transport and infrastructure projects, offering a stable work period and financial growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0027 Specialist Technical Advisor Rail

Notice Description

Contract Extension Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edf224ce-870e-459e-904a-c4a40af1ffb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eefdf08-204d-424d-bd91-1a2744a9ac70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from 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
£438,452 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£657,678 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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

APS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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