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09 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GTR Resilience Plan" was initiated by DFT OPERATOR LIMITED, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. It falls under the services industry, specifically general and human resources management consultancy services. The process has reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 13th May 2026, and is set to conclude by 14th October 2026. The procurement method used is direct, conducted without competition due to it being below threshold. The associated contract, valued at £97,200 gross, demonstrates a collaborative effort to bolster resilience and HR support for the designated period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and human resources services. Companies that can provide resilient strategic frameworks and efficient HR processes stand to benefit from involvement in such public undertakings. Enterprises familiar with direct procurement, particularly those with capabilities to engage in single-source contracts, would find this tender a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to public sector resilience initiatives.

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Notice Title

GTR Resilience Plan

Notice Description

Resilience plan and HR support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064745-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 14 Oct 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
DFT OPERATOR 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 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

VA RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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