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SPAD Independent Risk Review

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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16 Oct 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government of the UK, has recently completed the procurement process titled "SPAD Independent Risk Review." This service-focused procurement, based in the UK with a primary industry category of business and management consultancy services, involved the direct procurement method, utilised for contracts below the threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Arthur D Little Ltd, was active from 11th October 2025 to 31st October 2025, valued at £50,000. The contract was signed on 10th October 2025, with key documents published on 16th October 2025.

The tender for the SPAD Independent Risk Review presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in risk management and performance evaluation. Companies operating in the consultancy sector, especially larger firms with resources to deliver comprehensive reviews such as large-scale incident analysis and management approach assessment, would find such opportunities beneficial. Though direct procurement without competition was used in this instance, understanding processes and requirements can prepare businesses for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

SPAD Independent Risk Review

Notice Description

Review of reported SPaD incidents, SPaD management approach and reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066056-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Edward Jones
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+447399008053

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR D LITTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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