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IT Architecture Services for DFTO

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 17:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 14:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

DFT Operator Limited, located in London, is the buying organisation overseeing the procurement process for IT Architecture Services, a project that aims to enhance the company’s systems strategy and infrastructure standards. This initiative, part of a broader strategy aligned with the organisation's growth phase, has a procurement stage marked by the contract's award on 18th June 2025. The procurement method employed was an open competition, specifically a below-threshold process, allowing for widespread participation. The main industry category for this contract is IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, and support, with a geographical scope that includes various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms involved in IT consulting and related professional services. Given the contract's type and requirements, large-scale IT consulting firms with experience in developing system strategies and compliance frameworks are well-suited to compete. With the government's recent nationalisation policy leading to increased involvement with train operating companies, businesses with the ability to adapt IT services to an evolving operational landscape will have a competitive edge. This project, set to run until June 2027, underscores the increasing demand for specialised IT services, thereby opening avenues for strategic partnerships and potential expansion within the IT sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Architecture Services for DFTO

Notice Description

DFTO requires expert IT architecture services (professional services) to work at both group and operator level to assist in the development of a comprehensive systems strategy, roadmap, standards and compliance framework. This initiative aims to optimise our systems and technology landscape, align with business objectives, and establish consistent standards across our infrastructure. DFTO is in a growth phase for the next 2 years, whereby the governments nationalisation policy will see further DfT Train Operating Companies move under its control. Given DFTO's evolving scale and scope, it is proposed that this service will be procured on a time and materials basis with pre-defined rates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035921-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA Consulting Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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