Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARThree)

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2023 at 12:03

Award

08 Aug 2023 at 16:02

Tender

26 Apr 2022 at 16:38

Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has initiated a tender process for the Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARThree). The procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide technical and commercial advisory support for transport investments. The framework, split into two lots, has an estimated maximum portfolio value of £575 million and £25 million. The contracting authority is open to extending the initial two-year term by two further periods of 12 months each. Businesses in railway engineering services and infrastructure consultancy may find this opportunity suitable. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure in place.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the railway engineering and infrastructure consultancy sectors. The Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory Framework involves multiple categories offering services related to transport operations, commercial advice, infrastructure, and project management. Several large and small and medium enterprises have already been awarded contracts under this framework, with values ranging from £25 million to £575 million. Companies specialising in feasibility studies, advisory services, analysis, and procurement consultancy may particularly benefit from engaging in this tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARThree)

Notice Description

To support the Department's commitment to increase the level of investment in transport, it requires access to specialist technical and commercial advisory support. The Framework will enable access to high quality, professionally qualified and experienced specialist third party advisory support for a range of service requirements which will also be accessible by other public sector entities (Clients) with the consent of DfT. The two-year term is extendable by two further periods each of 12 months at the discretion of the contracting authority. The values shown are for the full possible 4 year term. The Framework is split into two Lots. Lot 1 is split into five specialist categories A - E to meet the need for specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services. Consultants are graded as either Prime, Medium or Expert appointments. Lot 2 is for recruitment and sourcing of specialist staff. The estimated maximum portfolio value for Lot 1 (Category A - E) is PS575,000,000.00. The estimated maximum portfolio value for Lot 2 (Category F) is PS25,000,000.00

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1

Lot 1 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 1 of the STARTwo Framework. This lot is proposed to be split into three grades of Suppliers (PRIME, MEDIUM and EXPERT) dependent on initial bidding criteria relating to capability, capacity and availability. It is proposed that Lot 1 of STARThree will provide specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services across five specialist categories; Category A - Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice; Category B - Transport Operations and Performance Advice; Category C - Commercial Advice for Transport; Category D - Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice; and Category E - Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Please see the Additional Information for this lot for further details on Categories. Additional information: This notice is for information. A Separate Contract Notice containing further details is expected to be issued shortly to start the formal pre-qualification process.

Lot Lot 2

Lot 2 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 3 of the STARTwo Framework. This lot is proposed to include up to six transport market specific 'Agency' Suppliers who would be measured on their ability to expediently access suitably experienced, high calibre, specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services for the following Category; Category F - Strategic Commercial Advice for Transport Typical requirements include but are not limited to: Specialist recruitment planning Development of specialist recruitment campaigns and strategies Sourcing interim staff Sourcing of high calibre panel and review team resources Additional information: This notice is for information. A Separate Contract Notice containing further details is expected to be issued shortly to start the formal pre-qualification process.

Lot 1 Category A - Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice

Category A - Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice General Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Research Strategic corporate planning and appraisal Business case support Benefits realisation support Control and Investment period advice and analysis Strategic planning and research Transport market reviews High level Rail and other Transport Mode Investment Strategy support Macro and micro-economic advice Remapping and Devolution studies Fare reviews and policy Ticketless travel and ticket retailing Revenue Protection Revenue Forecasting Modelling - revenue, fares and demand Package-specific bid evaluation support Social value Decarbonisation

Renewal: Two further periods of 12 months (12 + 12)

Lot 1 Category B - Transport Operations and Performance Advice

Category B - Transport Operations and Performance Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Transport Operations and Performance Advice Rail and Other Transport Mode Operations and Performance Research Operational proposal package Operational management Timetabling, diagramming, rostering Staffing policy/strategy Industrial relations/Trade Unions/TUPE/pensions Network Rail operational interfaces Environment, sustainability and carbon reduction Management and business structure Operational mobilisation Operational safety Modal and inter-modal integration, interfaces and connectivity Passenger communication Passenger connectivity Passenger flow monitoring Accessibility Package-specific bid evaluation support Social value Decarbonisation

Renewal: Two periods of 12 Months (12 + 12).

Lot 1 Category C - Commercial Advice for Transport

Category C - Commercial Advice for Transport Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Commercial Advice for Transport Commercial Advice for Transport research Commercial risk analysis, adjustment and profiling Model structuring and development Revenue and incentivisation commercial advice Comparator modelling and associated business case support Commercial strategy development, delivery and assurance Contract Administration and Contract Management Estimating, cost planning, cost data analysis and benchmarking Package-specific bid evaluation support Business and commercial Model design Model analysis and testing of commercial models Commercial due diligence Supply Chain Mapping Project management commercial advice Social value Decarbonisation

Renewal: Two periods of 12 months (12 + 12).

Lot 1 Category D - Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice

Category D - Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: Transport Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Critical Equipment and Assets Advice Transport Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Critical Equipment and Assets Research Railway and Other Transport Mode asset management Transport hub design, layout, logistics, passenger & pedestrian movement and facilities Stations - including access, property, parking, mobility and security Depots and stabling - strategy and advice Signaling and systems - strategy and advice Rolling stock - strategy and advice Rolling stock - management, acceptance, planning, leasing In operation facilities and services Technical due diligence Rail and other transport mode engineering, feasibility & operating advice Power / electrification - strategy and advice Telecommunications - strategy and advice Package-specific bid evaluation support Social Value Decarbonisation

Renewal: Two periods of 12 months (12 +12).

Lot 1 Category E - Transport Project and Programme Management Advice

Category E - Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Project and Programme Management Advice Project and Programme Management Research Programme partner Programme management Project management Project delivery Project controls Assurance Project representative Enterprise, programme and project integration management Package-specific bid evaluation support Social Value Decarbonisation

Renewal: Two periods of 12 months (12 + 12).

Lot 2 Category F - Strategic Commercial Advice for Transport

Category F - Strategic Commercial Advice for Transport Typical requirements include but are not limited to: Specialist recruitment planning Development of specialist recruitment campaigns and strategies Sourcing interim staff Sourcing of high calibre panel and review team resources

Renewal: Two periods of 12 months (12 + 12)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023860-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71311230 - Railway engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71313420 - Environmental standards for construction

71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72310000 - Data-processing services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79311100 - Survey design services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79312000 - Market-testing services

79313000 - Performance review services

79314000 - Feasibility study

79315000 - Social research services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
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
37
Supplier Names

APS Partnership Limited

Additae Artes Limited

Adventis Consulting

Agilia Infrastructure Partners Limited

Alchemmy Consulting Ltd

Atkins Limited

Cognizant Worldwide Limited

Costain Limited

Currie & Brown UK Limited

Deloitte LLP

Egis Transport Solutions Limited

Evisa Solutions Ltd

First Rail Consulting

Firstco Limited

Ipex Consulting Ltd

Jacobs UK Limited

Journey4 Ltd

KPMG LLP

Lendlease Construction (Europe) Limited

Mace Consult Limited

McKinsey & Company

Mott MacDonald Limited

North Star Consultancy Limited

Ove Arup & Partners Limited

Pillar Strategy

Rail People Solutions Limited

SEMP Ltd

ST & R Partners -(Systra Limited, Tracsis Plc and Ricardo Rail Limited)

STANTEC UK

Steer, Davies & Gleave Ltd

Taylor Airey Limited

Teneo Business Consulting Limited

The Boston Consulting Group UK LLP

The Hub Transport Advisory Limited

The Ultimate Solution Partnership Limited

Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd

Winder Phillips Associates

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