Tender

Task Force Boards Consultancy Support

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support". This opportunity, situated in Manchester and primarily within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), involves providing consultancy support to new Task Force Boards across the North of England. The procurement is via an open competition process with a submission deadline on 16 June 2025, and an enquiry period concluding on 6 June 2025. The contract oversees a budget of up to GBP 120,000 gross, with the initial contract period starting 13 July 2025 and potentially extending to 31 March 2026, or even until 31 March 2027 if renewed.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy firms experienced in transport services and infrastructure projects. Suitable contenders would be small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in providing strategic advice and independent leadership within the rail services sector. The contract's requirements favour firms with a demonstrated understanding of decarbonisation strategies, technical capabilities in railway operations, and robust presentation skills, given the emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria. This opportunity represents an excellent prospect for businesses seeking to expand their presence in public transport consultancy and engage in pivotal infrastructure planning across Northern England.

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Notice Title

Task Force Boards Consultancy Support

Notice Description

TfN is seeking consultancy support to provide an independent chair and technical support to service up to 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./78M5873X98 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A optional 1 year extension has been built into the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024868-2025
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
SME
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
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 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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