Tender

Task Force Boards Consultancy Support

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North, located in Manchester, UK, is currently in the tender stage for consultancy support to manage three new Task Force Boards. The tender, titled "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support," falls under the transport services and railway transport services categories. This procurement process is open and aims to provide an independent chair along with technical support for the new boards focused on train services and infrastructure investments across Northern England. The submission deadline is 7th April 2025, and the enquiry period ends on 21st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport and railway services. Firms that can provide robust technical support and demonstrate high capability in personnel and technical understanding, along with a clear approach to decarbonisation, will be well-positioned to succeed. The contract is valued at £100,000 to £120,000 and will run from 13th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, providing substantial business growth potential for the winning bidder.

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Notice Title

Task Force Boards Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Transport for the North is seeking consultancy support to provide an independent chair and technical support to service three new Task Force Boards being established across the North of England to bring together decisions on train services and infrastructure investment into a single forum with a regional focus. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./X6ZTW4ZR26 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6ZTW4ZR26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008950-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
Emily Molden
Contact Email
emily.molden@transportforthenorth.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5DB
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
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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