Tender

Programme Support Office

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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10 Mar 2021 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North is currently modifying its existing Programme Support Office contract with Mace, intending to increase the contract value from £4,620,000 to £5,653,907.50. This solicitation falls under the business and management consultancy sector, specifically involving project controls and management services for the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The modification process is set to commence following a 10-day notice period, starting from the announcement of this update on 10 March 2021. The notice pertains to the existing call-off contract RM6008, established under the Management Consultancy Framework by Crown Commercial Services, located at 4 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those involved in project management and related fields. Companies that offer expertise in large-scale public transportation projects or have a track record in managing complex contracts will be well-positioned to compete. This modification indicates ongoing investment and activity in transport projects, allowing businesses to align their capabilities with the strategic needs of Transport for the North, potentially leading to future collaborations and increased revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Programme Support Office

Notice Description

Transport for the North is placing this transparency notice to inform economic operators of its intention to modify its existing Programme Support Office contract with Mace in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). The Programme Support Office contract provides Project Controls, Project Management and Commercial Management services for Transport for the North's Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The modification will increase the value of the Programme Support contract value contract from PS4,620,000 to PS5,653,907.50. This modification will take place following a period of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004859-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
Simon Mahomed
Contact Email
purchasing@transportforthenorth.com
Contact Phone
+44 7741118219

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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