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DFTO Organisation and Model Design

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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15 Dec 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DFTO Organisation and Model Design" was conducted by DFT OPERATOR LIMITED, a public body focused on rail transport. This contract, related to business and management consultancy services, was listed under CPV 79410000 and involves services in the UK region, specifically UKI. It was carried out through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call, implying a direct award following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services framework. The tender phase is now complete, and the contract was signed on 26 November 2025, with an awarded value of £195,000 to Baringa Partners LLP, a large consultancy firm headquartered in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those confident in delivering high-quality services aligned with the procurement's primary criteria: quality and cost-effectiveness. The process highlights a potentially lucrative collaboration opportunity for established firms capable of navigating and winning contracts under the Crown Commercial Services framework, enabling them to solidify their presence in the public sector consultancy domain. Furthermore, given the project's urban focus, firms with experience in rail transport consultancy and operations aligned with public sector needs are especially well-suited to benefit from similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

DFTO Organisation and Model Design

Notice Description

DFTO Organisation and Model Design for 2026

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call off from the Crown Commercial Services MCF4 4 Framework (RM6309) following a compliant mini competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083008-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARINGA PARTNERS

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