This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 12:08

Award

28 May 2026 at 14:36

Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by South Western Railway Limited (SWR) for the "New Timetable Public Consultation" has progressed to the award and contract stages. This procurement initiative, categorised under services in the market research, public-opinion polling, and advertising and marketing sectors, is aimed at finding a specialist partner to manage a comprehensive public consultation programme. Field Consulting Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £326,750, with the procurement executed through an open procedure. The consultation project, set in regions including UKI, UKJ, and UKK, began on 15th June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 15th June 2027. Key tasks involve creating consultation materials, engaging with stakeholders through diverse events, and orchestrating a detailed communications campaign.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those skilled in communications, public engagement, and project management. The involvement of Field Consulting Limited, an SME, highlights the procurement's openness to smaller firms, with a notable proportion of final bids coming from such entities. Businesses operating in market research, digital communications, and stakeholder management can leverage this type of procurement to expand their portfolio and demonstrate capability in handling extensive public consultation projects. For firms looking to establish a stronger presence in public sector contracts, particularly those related to large-scale public transport initiatives, this success could set a benchmark for future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEW TIMETABLE PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Notice Description

SWR seeks a specialist partner to design, deliver and manage the full public consultation programme. This includes creation of consultation materials, delivery of digital and in-person engagement events, handling customer and stakeholder enquiries, running an integrated communications and digital campaign, and providing embedded project management support. The appointed supplier will also analyse consultation responses, produce the formal consultation report, and deliver a post-consultation "you said, we did" campaign to support transition into the new timetable launch communications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract will include a maximum extension of six(6) months, the extension can be up to six(6) months, and needs to be agreed in writing, if the overarching timetable recast programme requires additional time.

Renewal: Option to extend can be used if the overarching timetable recast programme requires additional time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066842
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058059-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£326,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£326,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELD CONSULTING

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