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THRE0059 Rail Safety Advisor

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 Jan 2025 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "THRE0059 Rail Safety Advisor" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) based in London, England. This contract pertains to transport systems consultancy services and falls under the services category. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded and spans from 6th January 2025 to 5th July 2026. This process covered multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The tender period concluded on 6th December 2024, with the award being most recently updated on 17th November 2025.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy to engage in rail safety advisory services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria specified. The contract, valued at £150,000, is already awarded to THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, indicating potential future opportunities for similar services in this industry. Companies seeking to grow within the transport consultancy domain should consider leveraging framework agreements to access competitive bids in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THRE0059 Rail Safety Advisor

Notice Description

Contract Extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2630bf8-946b-491e-9984-72e4ab4dd27e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2619203-50fe-4c2d-8e53-aa8018445cff
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jul 2026 1-2 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

THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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