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NorTMS External Audit

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 15:06

Tender

22 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NorTMS External Audit" was conducted by Transport for the North (TfN), a sub-central government public authority based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement related to technical analysis or consultancy services within the transport sector, focusing on auditing the Northern Transport Modelling System (NorTMS). The tender was executed through an open competition method and was below the threshold value. The contract has been awarded to HASKONING UK LIMITED, a large supplier, with key dates including the contract period from August 9, 2025, to January 21, 2026, and the potential for an optional two-month extension. The process has moved through the planning and tender stages to the award stage as of August 29, 2025.

This opportunity presents clear possibilities for growth for companies specialising in technical audits and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport modelling and Python coding. It encourages large firms or SMEs with experience in technical analysis and consultancy to engage in future opportunities with TfN, fostering a robust partnership in public transport projects. The focus on CUBE model reviewing skills suggests that IT and software companies with a niche in transport systems could find a lucrative market, demonstrating the potential to expand service offerings within the public sector. The stipulation for non-involvement with NorTMS-specific prior work ensures fair competition and the inclusion of new entrants in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

NorTMS External Audit

Notice Description

Transport for the North (TfN) wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake a full audit of all the model inputs and outputs in the Northern Transport Modelling System (NorTMS) and to provide an audit report with recommendations for areas requiring improvement. The supplier must be an expert CUBE model reviewer with competent Python skills as some elements of NorTMS are coded in Python, and who has not worked with NorTMS or related to any TfN framework directly involved in NorTMS. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973760832

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional 3 month extension has been built into the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051df9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052579-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
Emily Molden
Contact Email
gavin.legg@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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HASKONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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