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Technical Advice to DFTO Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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04 Jun 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

DFT Operator Limited, a public undertaking based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical advice to the DFTO Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream. The contract was awarded under the procurement category of services, focusing on human resources management consultancy services. V A Rail Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Leigh on Sea, has been chosen as the supplier. The contract commenced on 4th June 2025 and will continue until 13th October 2025, with the contractual value being £147,000, excluding VAT. This procurement process follows a method categorised as below threshold - unknown under the legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the human resources management sector. Companies aiming to expand their market presence or establish themselves in the industrial relations landscape would find potential growth prospects through such engagements. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in train crew management and industrial relations, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, offering specialised insights and solutions to public undertakings like DFT Operator Limited.

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Notice Title

Technical Advice to DFTO Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream

Notice Description

Technical Advice to DFTO national Train Crew Industrial Relations workstream

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 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
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dftoperator.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

V A RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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